WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The incident was a "structure fire with parties still inside the residence," the release stated on Thursday.
Although the Fire Marshal’s Office was able to confirm multiple deaths, it was not able to confirm a specific number, the release stated.
However, local media has reported that six people died in the fire.
Local firefighters attended to the fire of the affected two-story home, the release noted.
An autopsy will be performed to properly identify the victims, according to the release.
