Three people died and another was injured during a house fire in Weatherford early Saturday morning, fire officials said in a statement Monday.<\/p>\n
Firefighters responded to a single-family residence structure fire call around 12:36 a.m. in the 400 block of Stoneridge Trail. Multiple agencies were dispatched to assist, according to the statement.<\/p>\n
Once there, crews encountered heavy fire and smoke conditions and found one resident outside, the statement said. Firefighters initiated rescue and suppression efforts once learning three additional individuals were believed to be inside.<\/p>\n
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All three residents were located and removed from the structure by firefighters. Despite life-saving measures, they were pronounced dead at the scene, the statement said.<\/p>\n
The resident who was outside was transported to the hospital for treatment, but information about their condition was unknown, according to the statement.<\/p>\n
The cause of the blaze is being investigated by the Parker County fire marshal\u2019s office. The victim\u2019s identities have not been released.<\/p>\n
No further information about the incident was immediately available.<\/p>\n
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This tragic incident highlights the importance of fire safety and having working smoke alarms in the home. It also emphasizes the need for a fire escape plan and regular fire drills to ensure everyone knows what to do in case of a fire.<\/p>\n
The house fire in Weatherford is a devastating reminder of the dangers of fire and the importance of fire safety. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims.<\/p>\n
A: A house fire in Weatherford claimed the lives of three people and injured one other.<\/p>\n
A: The fire occurred early Saturday morning.<\/p>\n
A: The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Parker County fire marshal\u2019s office.<\/p>\n
A: You can prevent a fire in your home by having working smoke alarms, a fire escape plan, and regular fire drills. You should also be cautious with open flames, electrical appliances, and other potential fire hazards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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