Crime & Safety

West Virginia Fire Leaves 4 Kids Dead: Reports

The fire broke out Saturday night in Clay, media outlets reported.

CLAY, WV — Four children are reportedly dead following a fire Saturday night in Clay. The fire broke out around 11:45 p.m. on the 600 block of Main Street, media outlets reported. Two adults and two other children, including a two-year-old boy, escaped, according to WOWK-TV.

They suffered minor injuries and were expected to be OK. The State Fire Marshals' Office is investigating what caused the fire.

The names and ages of the victims weren't immediately released.

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