A family is grieving the loss of a grandmother and four of her grandchildren. They died in a fire that also sent five others to the hospital. The victims have been identified by family members.

A mother and her children are among those hospitalized. The fire was reported early on a Friday morning. It happened in Independence, Kansas.

Neighbors are reacting to the news of the fire. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including accounts from people who live nearby.