Two Dead, Two Injured in Aberdeen House Fire

A tragic house fire in Aberdeen on Friday morning resulted in the deaths of two individuals, identified as a 73-year-old woman and her 30-year-old son, while two others, including a 77-year-old man and an Aberdeen police officer, were injured. Firefighters were called to the 100 block of Darlington Avenue around 8:15 a.m., where heavy smoke and flames hindered rescue efforts. The 77-year-old man informed authorities that two family members were trapped inside, but attempts to enter the home were unsuccessful due to the conditions. It took approximately 70 firefighters over an hour to control the blaze and recover the victims. Both the injured man and the police officer were transported to hospitals for treatment, with the cause of the fire still under investigation. The incident highlights the dangers emergency responders face while attempting to save lives in such critical situations.