Firefighters in Chesapeake responded to a deadly house fire Thursday morning.
Officials said two people died after they were taken to the hospital in critical condition. Four dogs were also found dead in the home.
Neighbors tell News 3 the homeowners had other pets, which were not accounted for.
The fire happened in the 1000 block Baugher Avenue and crews originally arrived around 5:30 a.m.
David Parrish, who lives next door to the home, says he heard an explosion and looked outside to see smoke and flames coming from his neighbors' house.
Parrish tells News 3 they are a husband and wife and he tried to get into the home to help them, but the flames were too large.
"It was horrifying," Parrish said. "Knowing the fact (that) there were people in that house and your hands are tied."