ASP investigating Garland County fire; 4 dead

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The bodies of two young children, their mother and an adult male were recovered from the remains of a residential fire northeast of Hot Springs Friday. The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division and the departments Fire Marshal are investigating to determine the origin and cause of the fire.

Local firefighters found the bodies of Kayle M. Arriaga, 29, her two children, Mattie and Wesley Cummins, ages 2 and 4 respectively, and Kenneth V, Ingram, 31, inside the residence at 118 Echols Drive.

The fire was reported to authorities shortly after 10 a.m. The Morning Starr Fire Department, Lake Hamilton Fire Department and Fountain Lake Fire Department responded to the call.

The state medical examiner will determine the manner and cause of the deaths.

The state police investigation is continuing.

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