HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Fire officials are investigating a house fire that they say took the life of an elderly woman early Friday.
This happened just after 2 a.m. at a two-story home in the 13900 block of Honey Bee Court in north Harris County.
The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office said several fire crews, including Westfield Fire Department, worked to put out the hot spots.
Officials said fire crews arrived at the scene to find heavy flames coming from the first floor of the home. It was reported there was one person trapped inside.
Officials said nine people, four adults and five children under the age of 15, were trapped in the home at the time of the fire.
The father was able to get everyone out except for their 81-year-old aunt who died in the downstairs bathroom, fire officials said.
The father was transported to a hospital for smoke inhalation.
They are still working to find out what caused the fire.