TOWN OF YORKSHIRE, N.Y. (WKBW) — Tragedy in Cattaraugus County where New York State police announced four members of one family were killed when a fire ripped through their home in the Town of Yorkshire early Friday morning.
Police said it is believed the blaze started in the kitchen of the home on Creek Road just after 2 a.m. on Friday. One of the family members was able to escape and call 911. Police said the home belonged to the Cook family and two parents and three kids were inside when it went up in flames.
Watch: State Police provided an update on deadly fire Friday morning, confirming multiple fatalities.
‘An entire family loss of life’: At least 3 people killed in Cattaraugus County fire
According to police, some of the victims are teens who were students in the Pioneer School District.
Ethan Ashworth said he went to high school …