‘Tragic’: 3 kids among 5 dead after Arkansas apartment fire

<p>LITTLE ROCK, Ark. &mdash; Five people, including three children, died following a fire at their Arkansas apartment complex, officials said Sunday. </p>
<p>Firefighters in Little Rock responded to the blaze around 5:10 a.m. Sunday at the complex. </p>
<p>During their rescue efforts, firefighters went into one apartment where they found five people who were unconscious, the Little Rock Fire Department said. </p>
<p>Two adults — Dominique Chantille Rideout, 29 and Evan Howard 28 — were pronounced dead at the scene. Three children — Nyla Howard 4, Nehemiah Howard 8, and Nathaniel Howard 9 — were taken to Arkansas Children’s Hospital where they later died. </p>
<p>The cause of death for all five individuals is pending a report from the medical examiner’s office. </p>
<p>State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the blaze. </p>
<p>“My heart and prayers go out to the families who lost loved ones in this tragic fire,” said Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. </p>
<p>Officials said 42 emergency personnel responded to the fire. </p>