Investigation Continues in Two Fatal House Fires
Baytown, Texas – The Baytown Fire Department is investigating two fatal house fires that occurred over a three-day period this week.
Firefighters responded to a house fire on Saturday, January 10, in the Lakewood neighborhood. Upon arrival, crews searched the home and located an elderly man inside. He received immediate medical care and was transported by medical helicopter to Memorial Hermann Hospital in critical condition. He later died from his injuries.
A second fatal fire took place on Tuesday, January 13, in the Stewart Heights neighborhood. Firefighters responded to a fire involving a manufactured home, where an adult woman was located inside. She was rescued through a window and received medical attention before being transported to Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital. She was later transferred to the burn center at UTMB Galveston, where she died from her injuries.
No other injuries were reported. The Baytown Fire Marshal’s Office is continuing to investigate the cause of both fires.
Story 3: A major accident occurred on Highway 146 at Devinwood on Wednesday, January 14th. Three individuals — a man, a woman and a child were transported to the local hospital. No other information is available.