A couple and their 6-year-old great-grandson were killed in an early morning fire in Lake Wales Sunday.

  • Lake Wales couple and 6-year-old boy killed in house fire
  • Boy, from Virginia, had been visiting his great-grandparents  

Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to 5301 Fairmont Road at approximately 12:20 a.m. on Sunday to assist Polk County Fire with a house fire.

Two victims, 6-year-old Liam McLemore and 75-year-old Carolyn Ruff, were transported to Lake Wales Medical Center where they later died. Walter Ruff, 82, was located dead inside the home.

Liam, who lives in Alexandria, Virginia, had been visiting his great-grandparents at their Lake Wales home.

The source and location of the fire's origin has not yet been determined. The death investigation is ongoing.

The State Fire Marshal is assisting with the investigation.