One killed in house fire in Southeast Houston

HOUSTON – Investigators were working to determine what led to a deadly house fire in southeast Houston.

The fire started at a home on Southmont Street and Crestville Street at about 3:15 a.m. Saturday.

Police said a southeast patrol sergeant saw a house fully engulfed in flames while on routine patrol.

At the same time, neighbors called 911 for help.

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Once the fire was out, firefighters said they found one person dead inside the home.

Their identity had not been determined.

Arson and homicide investigators were at the scene.