Investigators Probe Fatal Truck Fire in Houston
Staff Report / HOUlocal.org
**Houston Authorities Investigate Fatal Truck Fire in Briarbend Subdivision**
Houston, TX – The Houston Fire Department (HFD) and the Houston Police Department Homicide Division are investigating a deadly truck fire that occurred in the Briarbend subdivision. The incident took place in the 7800 block of Wickersham.
According to officials, a pickup truck caught fire while parked in a driveway. The flames spread rapidly to a second vehicle, as well as the home and its garage. During the investigation, authorities discovered a body inside one of the burned trucks.
HFD Arson investigators are working alongside the Houston Police Department to determine the cause of the fire and any potential foul play. More details are expected as the investigation continues.
Source: Houston Fire Department
Source Type: Fire
Source Location: Houston
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