The recent Houston house fire on White Thorn Street, near Little York killed one person and caused heavy smoke and flamed to be released.
“They had two rescues. Unfortunately, one of them did not make it. We did have one transported to Hermann. Currently, the house is under investigation with arson,” Troy Lilly with HFD said.
The cause of the the fire remains unknown. Arson investigators will have to comb through what is left of the home to figure out what happened.
Neal Hambs, a neighbor, was awoken by dogs barking in the middle of the night. The fire is believed to have started in a back room where there was a kitchen and an old couch.
The Houston Fire Department had occupants from neighboring houses evacuated in a safe manner. Firefighters were on scene said the fire was difficult to contain because the wind was blowing to the fire.
We Will Investigate the Cause of Your Houston House Fire
According to the National Fire Protection Association, fires killed 3,280 people in the United States in 2016. That averages out to eight people dying in a fire every day. Many of those fires could have been prevented if the homeowners had taken the proper precautions.
Fires can happen for any number of reasons, but some of the most common causes are cooking accidents, faulty wiring, and arson. When a fire does break out, the best thing to do is get out and stay out. If you can’t get out, try to find a safe place to stay inside the building.
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If someone you love dies in a house fire, it’s important to contact a Houston wrongful death attorney. The attorneys at the Domingo Garcia Law Office have years of experience helping families through this difficult time. We will work to get you the compensation you deserve for the loss of your loved one.
