Update: 12:40 p.m.

The Amarillo Fire Department, Fire Marshall's Office, Amarillo Police Department and other personnel were in the area of Northwest 17th and Rusk Street on Friday afternoon, amid the response to and investigation of a house fire that killed two people.

The fire department confirmed two people were dead at the scene of the fire, with the Fire Marshall's Office and police called to the scene to investigate just before 12:40 p.m.

The department initially responded to the scene just before 11:30 a.m. on Friday, with additional personnel called after 11:40 a.m. While the fire extended to a second neighboring building, officials said the damage was limited to the exterior.

Family members of the deceased were still being contacted at the time of the department's update at th

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