CARTHAGE, Miss.–A fire early Saturday morning killed three children in Carthage, confirmed Leake Co. Coroner Earl Adams.
The firewas reported at 3:26 a.m. at Highland and McFarland streets.
The cause of the fire ius under investigation.
The children’s ages were 2, 10 and 11, and their identities had not been made public as of Satrurday afternoon.
The 10 and 11 year olds were in third and fifth grade, said Leake County Superintendent Will Russell in a prepared statement.
“We extend our deepest condolences to their loved ones. Both children were valued members of our school community, and they will be deeply missed by their classmates, teachers, and all who knew them,” read the statement from Russell. He also asked that people keep their families in their prayers.
