Houston, TX (February 17, 2021) – Members of the Houston Fire Department were dispatched to the scene of a serious house fire in northeast Houston on Monday, February 15th.
Reports show that the fire broke out at about 10:15 p.m. in the 6800 block of Peyton Street.
Firefighters on the scene rescued two victims. Both of them were reported to be in critical condition. It is unclear if there were any other injuries or fatalities.
Paramedics provided the necessary treatment and transportation to victims suffering from fire-related injuries.
The cause of this fire is still under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
House Fires in Houston
Every year, several thousand victims suffer from serious injuries caused by residential fires. A majority of these victims will be forced to endure lengthy hospitalizations and will be physically unable to work until their injuries are fully healed. Both of these circumstances will most likely cause serious financial difficulties for the victims and their families. Injuries that are commonly caused by residential fires include various degrees of epidermal burns, sometimes leading to permanent nerve damage or disfigurement, and respiratory problems stemming from smoke inhalation.
If you or a family member sustained an injury during a residential fire in Texas, then a personal injury attorney will be able to identify the most efficient techniques for helping you receive financial compensation for losses like funeral and burial expenses, medical costs, loss of income, and many other damages.
The Houston personal injury attorneys at Williams Hart & Boundas have been advising injured victims on what they need to receive compensation following a serious fire incident.
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