Authorities say a married couple has died in an early morning house fire in Pittsfield. The blaze was reported just before 4 a.m. Thursday. Firefighters arrived at the scene to find heavy fire and smoke coming from the first floor. The couple, described as elderly by investigators, was found by firefighters on the first floor of the home. Hurricane Michael hit Panama City, Florida, hard. Drone footage show structures destroyed by the high winds, including a high school gym whose roof was torn off. (Published 2 hours ago) The woman died at the scene. The man was taken to Berkshire Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later. A third resident of the home made it outside. That woman was taken to Berkshire Medical Center where she was treated and released. The names of the victims were not immediately released pending notification of family. Video Judge Doesn’t Extend Order Keeping Texas Girl, 9, on Life Support The fire’s cause remains under investigation. Get the latest from necn anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow necn Copyright Associated Press
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