One Person and Three Dogs Dead In Lubbock House Fire

We are learning more about a house fire that broke out on Wednesday in Lubbock. Sadly, the fire claimed the life of one person and three dogs inside the structure according to a press release from Lubbock Fire Rescue.

The fire has also lead Lubbock Fire Rescue to remind people to have working smoke detectors in their homes.

Lubbock House Fire Turns Deadly

Lubbock Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 1600 block of 70th street on Wednesday just after 5:15pm. The initial reports had indicated that an elderly adult was still inside the home at the time of the fire.

According to the press release, when Engine 8 arrived on scene, an off-duty officer was already there. He was a relative of the homeowner and had entered the house and pulled the occupant out of the home and had started life-saving measures. LFR stated that when Engine 17 and UMC EMS arrived on scene they took over, but the individual had succumb to their injuries.

Lubbock Fire Rescue also announced in the press release that three dogs had perished in the fire on Wednesday.

Discarded Cigarette Likely The Cause of the Fire

Lubbock Fire Rescue reported that when fire crews entered the home there was significant smoke and fire damage. Investigators believe the fire had burned undetected for an "undetermined" amount of time before extinguishing itself. They also believe that an improperly discarded cigarette caused the fire.

Lubbock Fire Rescue offers a free smoke detector program for citizens who may be unable to afford or install smoke alarms on their own. For more information visit this website.