A house fire in Waterford killed four people, including two children, and hospitalized two others. Emergency services responded to the incident early on Monday. Firefighters worked to extinguish the flames, which spread quickly through the residence.

Authorities confirmed the deaths of two adults and two children. The two hospitalized children were treated for smoke inhalation and burns. No other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

This is the second major fire in Waterford this year. A similar incident occurred in March, also resulting in multiple casualties. Local officials have called for increased fire safety measures in residential areas. The community is awaiting further details from the investigation.