Tragic fire takes five lives in Rogers City

Five people, including four children, were killed in a house fire on West Orchard Street early Tuesday. The fire was called in by a neighbor at 4:34 a.m. Crews from the Rogers City Fire Department responded to find the home at 375 West Orchard Street fully involved on the east side of the home.

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During the course of fighting the fire, firefighters located five victims in the home who perished as a result of the fire. All of them were family members. The names of the victims have not been released.

The Michigan State Police fire marshals office was contacted and immediately responded to the scene. Investigators were still on the scene Tuesday afternoon searching for the cause and origin.

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