2 dead after fire tears through house in Yorktown Heights

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, Westchester County (WABC) -- Two people were killed early Monday in a house fire in Westchester County.

The victims are believed to be an elderly couple.

The fire broke out inside the home on Central Street in Yorktown Heights just before 3 a.m.

The residents were reported to be trapped inside, but firefighters could not reach them due to the heavy flames.

The identities of the victims have not yet been released.