17-year-old killed, firefighter among 3 injured after fire in Willowbrook area, HCFMO says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A teenager has died, and three people were injured after a fire erupted at multiple trailer homes in northwest Harris County Sunday morning, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office.

Officials said crews received a call at about 3:15 a.m. about the fire at 12427 Cutten Road.
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Investigators say a family of six was inside one of the homes that ignited into flames. Three of the family members got out with no injuries, but two were burned, and the 17-year-old did not survive, according to the fire marshal.

The family later identified the victim as 17-year-old Franklin Moncada.

Moncada's father was taken to the hospital in with severe burns, after trying to save the 17-year-old, investigators said.

Officials said one firefighter was also hospitalized for heat exhaustion and is expected to be OK.



Fire crews said two mobile homes were damaged in the fire that reportedly started around 3 a.m. after a lightning strike hit.
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The teenager's family created a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses.

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