Early this morning, a tragic accident occurred in the Humble area, leading to the loss of one life. At approximately 6:31 a.m., emergency services were alerted to an incident at the 20900 block of Heather Grove, where a tree had fallen on a home.
According to the Atascocita Fire Department’s call board, first responders quickly arrived at the scene. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, one individual was pronounced dead. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the fatality via his social media account, stating, “One person is deceased after a tree fell on home.”
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is the primary agency handling the investigation into this incident. Further details about the deceased and the circumstances leading up to the tree falling have not yet been disclosed.
The community is deeply saddened by this tragic event, and authorities are urging residents to exercise caution, especially during severe weather conditions that can compromise the stability of trees and other structures.