Five people died on Tuesday as the result of a fire at a Carbon County home.

Firefighters told WFMZ that they responded to a call about a fire at a residence along the first block of Willow Street in Franklin Township at about 11:48 p.m.

Officials said the home was fully engulfed on the first floor and the rear of the second floor when they arrived.

Flames could be seen coming from the roof of the home and smoke could be seen from miles away, news reports said.

One adult and four children were found dead inside the home, according to state police.

At least one other person was hospitalized. Their condition is not yet known.

There is no word yet on the cause of the fire or the identities of the victims.

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