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Two people die after Lincoln house fire, officials say

Two people died in a house fire overnight early Friday morning, Lincoln Fire and Rescue said.

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GOOD MORNING. I’M PETE CUDDIHY. IT’S JUST ABOUT 857 LINCOLN FIRE AND RESCUE SAY ONE PERSON DIED IN A HOUSE FIRE OVERNIGHT. CREWS BATTLED THE FLAMES NEAR 11TH AND VAN DORN JUST AFTER 4:00 THIS MORNING. AND FIREFIGHTERS SAY THEY UPGRADED THE CALL AFTER THEY ARRIVED ON SCENE. THEY SAY ONE OTHER PERSON IS POSSIBLY THERE, BUT CREWS HAVE

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Two people die after house fire in Lincoln, officials say

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Updated: 12:05 PM CST Mar 6, 2026

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Two people died in a house fire overnight early Friday morning, Lincoln Fire and Rescue said.Crews battled the flames near 11th and Van Dorn streets just after 4 a.m.Firefighters said they upgraded the call after they arrived on the scene.Officials said crews recovered the remains of two people from the home.The fire likely started in the basement, according to Lincoln Fire and Rescue.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

Two people died in a house fire overnight early Friday morning, Lincoln Fire and Rescue said.

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Crews battled the flames near 11th and Van Dorn streets just after 4 a.m.

Firefighters said they upgraded the call after they arrived on the scene.

Officials said crews recovered the remains of two people from the home.

The fire likely started in the basement, according to Lincoln Fire and Rescue.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

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