A quiet stretch of County Road 372 east of Uvalde turned into a deadly scene early Sunday when a house fire tore through a home just after 1:30 a.m., leaving two people dead. Firefighters discovered the victims inside the residence, and they were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the blaze remains unknown as investigators from local and state agencies work to figure out what happened, as reported by the San Antonio Express-News.
In a somber Facebook post, the Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department said two pumpers, two tanker trucks and 12 firefighters responded to the call, noting that “firefighters unfortunately discovered two deceased individuals inside the home,” according to the San Antonio Express-News. The department added that no additional details were available Sunday afternoon and that more information would be shared when it could be released.
Investigation underway
The Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office, working alongside local and state fire marshals, has launched an investigation into where and how the fire started, as reported by KSAT. Officials had not released the victims’ names or identified a cause for the blaze as of Sunday afternoon.
Response on scene
The San Antonio Express-News notes that crews relied on two tanker trucks and two pumpers as they battled the fire, with a dozen firefighters on scene. County officials had not provided names or further public comment Sunday, with investigators remaining focused on determining what sparked the deadly blaze.
What’s next
Authorities say they will release more details as they become available. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have urged anyone with information that might help shed light on the incident to contact the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office, the KSAT report noted. Hoodline will update this post if officials release additional information.
