In a tragic incident in Greenwood, Arkansas, authorities reported that two out of the three individuals who lost their lives in an early morning house fire were students.
The Greenwood Police Department indicated that they received reports of the fire shortly after midnight, although they have not yet disclosed the identities or ages of the deceased.
Additionally, a fourth individual sustained severe injuries and is currently hospitalized in critical condition due to the blaze.

Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, with officials working diligently to gather more information from the scene.
As of Wednesday morning, emergency crews continued to process the area to determine what led to this devastating incident.
The Greenwood Public School district confirmed that two of the victims were indeed its students and has proactively made counselors available at all school campuses for those in need of support.

In a statement, the school expressed their heartfelt condolences to the families affected by this tragedy, along with their commitment to supporting staff and students during this difficult time.
Greenwood is situated approximately 95 miles (153 kilometers) to the northwest of Little Rock.
The community is currently facing a profound loss as they come together to mourn and heal from this heartbreaking event.