JACKSONVILLE, Ark. – Jacksonville police officials say two people are dead after an early Saturday morning house fire.
According to investigators, Jacksonville police and firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of Willshire Cove at 1:34 a.m. and discovered that one person was trapped inside.
Investigators said a second person had escaped the fire, but went back into the burning home to retrieve her dog.
Police said firefighters made their way into the home to search for the residence and extinguish the fire.
After making their way inside, they said they discovered the bodies of 53-year-old Janifer Moore and 73-year-old Marilyn Evans.
Investigators said no foul play is suspected at this time.