Faulty electrical outlet possible cause of fire that left 1 dead, 1 hurt in Shepherd, TX: Officials

Sunday, September 24, 2023
SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- One person is dead, and another was left injured following a house fire that broke out on Sunday afternoon, according to the San Jacinto Sheriff's Office.

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The fire happened in the 100 block of S. Hill Ave in Shepherd, Texas, about 57 miles outside of Houston.

According to officials, a preliminary investigation said a faulty electrical outlet may have caused the fire.

Once officials arrived, one person was confirmed dead at the scene, and another was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
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Investigators asked for all to avoid the area and yield to emergency personnel.

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