House Fires Kill 4 in South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Oregon

Multiple fatal and severe house fires have recently occurred across the United States, with investigations ongoing in each case. In Arlington, South Dakota, one person died after being trapped in the basement during an early morning fire, with the cause not deemed suspicious. In West Salem, Oregon, a two-alarm fire injured an adult who was hospitalized with burns and smoke inhalation, while the cause remains under investigation. Smith County, Texas, experienced two fatal fires in separate incidents, including the death of a 70-year-old man living alone, with no foul play suspected in either case. Additionally, a woman died in a residential fire in West Virginia, which was determined to be accidental by the state fire marshal. Fire departments and law enforcement continue to investigate these incidents to determine the exact causes and circumstances.