A fire of unknown origin broke out inside a home on S. 38th Street early Monday afternoon. Residents evacuated the house with their dogs; however, initial reports indicated one person might be missing.
Firefighters conducted a thorough search of the premises but found no one inside. The blaze was extinguished in approximately 20 minutes, with no injuries reported.
The fire displaced six adults, one juvenile, and several dogs. The American Red Cross has been contacted to assist the affected family.
After an investigation, candles were determined to have caused the fire.
Previous Incident: On November 27, 2024, an adult male from this residence was killed in a gun battle in a parking lot adjacent to the house. Authorities are not connecting the two incidents but noted the household’s recent tragedy. adult male from this residence was killed in a gun battle in a parking lot adjacent to the house. Authoriadult m
This fire adds to the challenges faced by the family in recent weeks, with ongoing support efforts underway.