Family left homeless days before Christmas after fire damages Kingwood home

KINGWOOD, Texas (KTRK) -- A family in Kingwood is without a home days before Christmas after their dog alerted them of the damaging fire happening inside their residence Wednesday morning.

Houston Fire Department officials responded to a two-story home on fire at 1019 Bonnie Glen Lane in Kingwood at about 4:21 a.m.

The family had already reportedly evacuated the burning home before HFD arrived.

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Two grandparents, two other adults, and four to five children under the age of 10 were all able to escape unharmed. Relatives believe a propane tank sparked the fire.

The homeowners said their dog alerted them about the fire and everyone was able to get out.

The home and family's vehicle were completely destroyed by the flames, according to firefighters.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.