Four killed in fire

CORDOVA, Neb. – At approximately 7:18 Saturday morning, Cordova Fire Department was dispatched to reports of a house fire at 250 Helen Street. Responders arrived on scene at 7:23 to find smoke and flames coming out the front door and a window at the southwest corner of the house.

It was determined that six people were in the structure at the time of the fire. Two individuals were able to self-evacuate with no reported injuries. State Fire Marshal investigators have recovered the remains of the four remaining individuals. The cause of the fire remains under investigation; however, foul play is not suspected.

The Seward County Attorney has ordered an autopsy for each of the recovered victims.

Responding agencies include fire crews from Cordova, Beaver Crossing, Friend, Utica, and Exeter. The Seward County Sheriff’s Office and Seward County Attorney is assisting our office in the investigation.

Upon positive identification of the victims, more information will be provided as it becomes available.