2 dogs die from housefire in Atascocita during heavy thunderstorms

Two dogs tragically died during a house fire in Atascocita Tuesday afternoon as storms hit the area.

It happened at a home in the 5700 block of Timbers Trail Drive just east of Houston. A neighbor called 911 at 1:44 p.m. after noticing smoke and flames in the kitchen/laundry room area.

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Despite initial reports that the home was fully engulfed, the flames were contained to specific areas of the house. The neighbor also told authorities two dogs might be inside.

Atascocita Fire Department firefighters quickly arrived and rushed to put out the fire. They also searched and found the two dogs, who unfortunately did not survive. Meanwhile, the house sustained significant fire and smoke damage, but there were no injuries to residents or first responders.

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This report is ongoing. We’ll provide updates as they come.

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