Two children died at the hospital after a fire broke out inside a two-story home in Galveston, according to firefighters.
According to Galveston Assistant Chief R. Pearson, firefighters responded at around 2:35 a.m. at the intersection of 21st Street and Avenue K.
A father and two children were inside. Fire Chief Olsen said the father woke up and saw heavy smoke, then ran out as soon as firefighters arrived,.
Both children were rescued from the home and were taken to UTMB in Galveston where they later died.
It is unknown if additional people were rescued.
At this time, the cause of the fire is under investigation by Galveston Fire Marshal and Arson.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
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According to Galveston Assistant Chief R. Pearson, firefighters responded at around 2:35 a.m. at the intersection of 21st Street and Avenue K.
A father and two children were inside. Fire Chief Olsen said the father woke up and saw heavy smoke, then ran out as soon as firefighters arrived,.
Both children were rescued from the home and were taken to UTMB in Galveston where they later died.
It is unknown if additional people were rescued.
At this time, the cause of the fire is under investigation by Galveston Fire Marshal and Arson.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
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