The victims of a house fire in Little Falls have been identified, according to a statement from the New York State Police.
Theresa Daniell, 82, and Kelly Daniell, 56, of Little Falls died in the house fire at 6213 State Route 5 at around 2:50 a.m. May 7.
They were the only two fatalities of the house fire and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two additional people were transported for medical treatment.
One person was transported to Wynn Hospital in Utica and later transferred to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse for treatment of facial burns and smoke inhalation. Another person remains at Wynn Hospital being treated for smoke inhalation.
The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control responded to the scene and is assisting with the investigation. According to law enforcement, there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the fire.
Responding agencies on the scene included Little Falls Fire Department, Herkimer Fire Department, Middleville Fire Department, Saint Johnsville Fire Department, Ilion Fire Department, East Herkimer Fire Department, German Flatts Fire Department, and Salisbury Fire Department.
The investigation remains ongoing.
How to help family after Little Falls fire
Venture Fourth, an outdoors shop located in Little Falls, is soliciting donations for the Daniell family, according to a post on the local business’ website.
“A family of Little Falls was affected by a devastating house fire this morning and unfortunately, it’s not salvageable and lives were lost,” a statement posted on Venture Fourth’s Facebook read. “Starting today, Venture Fourth will be collecting donations of any kind and providing it to the family directly. … This is a very sad time, and the thing we need to do the most right now is come together and help out our fellow people.”
A fundraiser has been started on GoFundMe for the Daniell family and can be found at www.gofundme.com/f/help-kelly-daniels-family-after-house-fire.
This article originally appeared on Observer-Dispatch: Community rallies as victims of Little Falls fire are identified
Reporting by Casey Pritchard, Utica Observer Dispatch / Observer-Dispatch
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