BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. — A tragic house fire in northwestern Arizona has claimed the lives of five people, including three young children, all of whom perished in the blaze while no adults were present. The fire broke out around 5 p.m. on Saturday in a two-story duplex in Bullhead City near the Colorado River, according to the local police and fire departments.

Details about the victims have been scarce, but authorities have confirmed that the victims were aged 2, 4, 5, 11, and 13. As of Sunday, their names have not been released. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and the incident is currently under investigation by multiple agencies, including the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

With little information about the circumstances surrounding the fire, officials are working to uncover the cause and any potential contributing factors. The tragic loss of life has left the community in mourning and has raised concerns about fire safety and prevention in the area. The absence of adults at the time of the fire has also prompted questions about child safety and supervision, with authorities urging families to prioritize fire safety measures in their homes.

The house fire in Bullhead City, Arizona, has left three young children and two others dead, with no definitive cause identified at this time. Investigators are working diligently to determine the circumstances that led to this tragic event, while the community mourns the loss of these innocent lives.