Simple Past Tense Challenge

Two people _____ (die) in a fire in Ellis Street, Newport yesterday morning.

They _____ (be) Herbert and Molly Paynter, a couple in their seventies.

The fire _____ (begin) at 3.20 am.

A neighbour, Mr Smith, _____ (see) the flames and called the fire brigade.

He also _____ (try) to get into the house and rescue his neighbours.

However, the heat _____ (be) too great.

The fire engine _____ (arrive) at the scene in five minutes.

Twenty fire fighters _____ (fight) the fire.

After a while, they finally _____ (bring) the fire under control.

Two fire fighters entered the burning building, but _____ (find) the couple dead.