2 elderly people found dead after fire at Orange County home

Fire happened in 6300 block of Ridge Terrace

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Two elderly people were found dead on Thursday evening following a fire at an Orange County home, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

Deputies said they responded to the home around 7:53 p.m. in the 6300 block of Ridge Terrace.

“Crews responded to this incident and found a house with flames showing from the front of the residence,” OCFR told News 6.

Officials added that the two elderly were found dead inside the home.

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According to the sheriff’s office, detectives are investigating to determine whether the deaths involved foul play.

The State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire.

No additional information has been provided at this time, including the identities of those killed or the cause of the fire.

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