Update at 11:29 a.m.:

Texas Tech officials have been able to confirm Rodica Gelca, one of the two who died, was an instructor in the Mathematics & Statistics department. There is no word, yet, on John Fleming.

Update at 10:07 a.m.:

The Lubbock Police Department has released the names of the two people who died after Tuesday night's house fire in Tech Terrace.

72-year-old John Fleming was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire after officials arrived. Three other people were taken to University Medical Center and one person, 45-year-old Rodica Gelca was later pronounced dead.

The other two people are expected to recover.

Update at 1:40 a.m.:

One death has been confirmed in the explosion near the 2900 block of 21st Street.

According to a Lubbock Police Department news release, multiple victims were found in the area, including one being pronounced dead at the scene.

LPD and Lubbock Fire Rescue are working to properly secure the scene still, according to the release.

No details regarding the cause of the explosion have been released, according to the release. LPD's Persons Crime Unit is investigating the situation.

The DT will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

Original story:

At around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, a fire was reported at a residential location at 2910 21st St. While there is no confirmation on what caused the fire, the Lubbock Police Department and the Lubbock Fire Department are currently on the scene.

Smoke is visible and has been described as notably odorous and dense. Law enforcement officials are asking people to stay away from the scene in order to avoid breathing in the smoke.

One person was taken to a Lubbock hospital and two firefighters were taken as well, but with minor injuries.

The Lubbock Fire Marshal is on scene investigating the situation. As of now this fire has been categorized as a two-alarm fire.

The Daily Toreador will update this story as more information becomes available. Follow @DailyToreador on Twitter or stick with The DT's News Editor @MichaelCantuDT for updates.