BIBB COUNTY, Ga. — Two men and a woman died Friday morning in a house fire in Bibb County.
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department units responded to the scene at the corner of Mildred Court and Mildred Drive in east Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office told WMAZ-TV the victims are 76-year-old Louise Howard, 81-year-old Jessie Bivins and 29-year old Calvin Howard. They were inside the home as it was burning.
Investigators told WMAZ-TV the three, who are related, were trying to escape but were overwhelmed by the smoke. Investigators also said the home had working smoke detectors.
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Chief Riggins told WMAZ-TV fire crews tried to resuscitate the victims upon arrival, but were unable to.
He said the fire may have started in the bedroom but crews are still investigating the cause.
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