Four people confirmed dead following house fire in Cattaraugus County

Yorkshire, N.Y. (WBEN) - New York State Police have confirmed four people have died following an early morning house fire in Cattaraugus County.

The fire broke out at 3825 Creek Road in the Town of Yorkshire. The call went out to emergency responders at approximately 2:11 a.m. ET. By the time crews arrived at the house, it was already engulfed in flames.

Early investigation work indicates the fire likely started in the kitchen area.

State Trooper James O'Callaghan told reporters in a briefing on Friday morning that the house belonged to the Cook family.

One family member was able to make it out of the house, and make the call to 9-1-1. That family member is said to be in good health, at this time, and was last known to be stationed at the Machias Trooper barracks with outside family members.

However, four other family members were located inside of the home deceased, well after the fire had been extinguished.

"It's a very tragic event that's happened. You're talking an entire family loss of life," said O'Callaghan during Friday morning's press briefing.

Among those to have perished in the fire include teenagers who attended the Pioneer Central School District. Authorities are working with the district to help provide any services for those affected by the fire.

An investigation into the fire continues, and is expected to remain ongoing for several hours.