Two people died after a house fire in Ponca City on Friday, according to fire officials. Crews were dispatched to a home in the 2300 block of Oriole Street, where they arrived to find heavy flames and thick smoke pouring from the side of the house. Firefighters launched immediate search-and-rescue efforts, pulling one person from the home and starting resuscitation before locating a second victim during a secondary search. Both victims were ultimately pronounced dead after being removed from the house, and crews moved quickly to contain the blaze, according to KFOR.
Scene and initial response
As reported by KFOR, Ponca City Fire Department crews removed the first victim from the home and began resuscitation efforts on scene. A secondary sweep of the residence led firefighters to a second victim in a room believed to be near the fire’s origin. According to KFOR, the first victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and firefighters were able to contain the fire quickly. The outlet also reported that the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Department on scene
According to Ponca City, the Ponca City Fire Department staffs more than 60 career firefighters and operates units from multiple stations across the city. That footprint, the department notes, allows crews to carry out interior firefighting and search operations and to call for mutual aid when an incident demands extra help. The city’s site also lists contacts for public information and fire reports for residents seeking official documentation or updates.
Investigation underway
Per KFOR, authorities have not yet released the victims’ identities, and investigators are working to determine how the fire started. Officials told the outlet they plan to share additional details as they become available. After firefighters contained the blaze, the scene was secured so investigators could begin examining the home and surrounding area.
How to help
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Ponca City Police Department or submit tips through local Crime Stoppers channels. The city’s contact page lists non-emergency phone numbers and online reporting options for residents who may have information or questions. Ponca City has the latest contact numbers and reporting instructions.
