Four local victims died on Tuesday as a result of an apartment fire.
The fire broke out at 7:30 a.m on Tuesday at an apartment on 1172 S.Columbia Ave in Pullman. The Pullman and Moscow fire departments were called after flames broke out.
Carolyn L. Carothers, 13, and Samantha M. Jones, 17, were pronounced dead after being rushed to the Pullman Medical Center.
The two other victims were found in the front bedroom of the first-floor apartment and were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names have not been released yet.
There was a gasoline canister found on the first floor of the apartment and according to Whitman County Prosecutor Paula T. Doe, they are investigating whether the fire was accidental or intentional.
The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office is offering up to a $10,000 reward for details on this fire. Fire officials said that the damage caused by the fire has cost more than $1 million.
John Wilson, a 19-year-old Journalism student and resident of the apartment complex, said that he saw headlights in the driveway early this morning but he didn't hear anything that led him to think there might be trouble.
Det. William Miles, a detective for the Pullman Police, said that they have opened an initial investigation into this fire and cannot comment further until their 4p.m press conference.
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