Fireworks blamed for house fire in Highlands

HIGHLANDS, Texas (KTRK) -- A massive house fire Saturday night is being blamed on an error involving used fireworks, authorities said.

It happened around 11:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Inwood Lane.

Multiple departments responded to the home to assist Highlands Fire Department crews as they worked to extinguish the fire.

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The home ignited after fireworks were improperly disposed in a plastic trash can, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office.

While no people were injured, a family dog died in the fire.

The home was destroyed by the blaze.

Crews from Crosby, Channelview and Sheldon provided mutual aid.

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