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Burleson House Fire Kills Two as Officials Rule Blaze Accidental

Authorities have not released the victims’ names pending an ongoing origin investigation.

Overview

  • Fire crews were dispatched around 12:30 a.m. to the 600 block of Northwest Douglas Street, where flames were coming through the roof, with assistance from Crowley and Fort Worth units and a Rapid Intervention Team.
  • An initial search of the living area found no one before a separate crew located two adults in the garage.
  • Both victims were transported in critical condition to a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead, according to city officials.
  • Burleson fire officials said the blaze has been ruled accidental with no foul play suspected, though the investigation continues.
  • The Tarrant County Medical Examiner has not released the victims’ names; neighbors and officials told NBC 5 the victims were a mother and her adult son.