Tye, TX – House Fire on South St Leaves 1 Dead & 2 Injured
Tye, TX (October 15, 2019) – On October 13, emergency crews responded to the scene of a fire incident at 148 South Street.
According to reports, a fire broke out inside a home at approximately 3:30 a.m. Crews from the Tye Volunteer Fire Department as well as the Merkle, View, Potosi, and Abilene Fire Departments responded to the scene and were able to control the fire after several hours.
One person was trapped inside the home and incurred fatal injuries. The body of the victim was located at the scene.
A female victim was seriously injured in the fire and airlifted to a hospital in Lubbock for treatment. A second victim, who was identified as a male inside the home, was admitted into the ICU at Hendrick Medical Center in critical condition.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Burn Injuries in Texas
Every year, more than 15,000 fires occur throughout Texas. Sadly, over 100 victims involved in these incidents sustain fatal injuries that leave families devastated. Unfortunately, countless fires occur due to defective wiring and other malfunctioning systems within the home. When individuals lose their lives in these horrific incidents, it is crucial that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights.
Texas burn injury attorneys at The Benton Law Firm understand the devastation families are left to face after losing a loved one due to a fire. For this reason, our team works diligently to ensure families recover the maximum amount of compensation to cover lost wages, funeral arrangements, property loss, and more. Our team is dedicated to helping those harmed move forward from the tragic incident in the best way possible. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 219-4878 to explore legal options available for you.
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