An early morning house fire in Olean has claimed the lives of two people.
The fire on South 2nd Street started at about 2:30 a.m. today and also left three other people with minor injuries.
They were able to escape the fire and were later taken to Olean General Hospital for treatment.
Police said the house, which was a total loss, was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived at the scene.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and the names of the victims are being withheld until their families are notified.
The fire on South 2nd Street started at about 2:30 a.m. today and also left three other people with minor injuries.
They were able to escape the fire and were later taken to Olean General Hospital for treatment.
Police said the house, which was a total loss, was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived at the scene.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and the names of the victims are being withheld until their families are notified.