The blaze broke out in Rockland County on Saturday, March 4 at 118 South Lake Street in Spring Valley.
The Rockland County Executive's Office said that in addition to the five fatalities, five others were injured.
Two of those killed are children.
Spring Valley fire officials said all firefighters were on the scene.
Additional information is expected at 11 a.m. Saturday, from Rockland County Executive Ed Day.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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