1 dead, another hospitalized after fire breaks out at home in Shepherd

Fire possibly caused by faulty electrical outlet

SHEPHERD, Texas – The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office said one person is dead and another has been taken to a hospital after a fire broke out at a home in Shepherd Sunday.

The sheriff’s office said it happened in the 100 block of S. Hill Ave. in Shepherd.

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The preliminary reports indicate that the fire may have resulted from a faulty electrical outlet.

One person was confirmed dead at the scene while another was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

The sheriff’s office asks people to avoid the area and watch for emergency personnel.


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