1 killed in overnight house fire in Watauga, city officials say
Apr 04, 2026
One person is dead after a house fire in Watauga on Friday night, officials said.
According to the City of Watauga, firefighters responded to 6109 Mackneal Trail shortly after 11 p.m. on April 3.
City officials said fire units from Haltom City and North Richland Hills also responded to the scene.
Watauga units arrived at the scene at 11:11 p.m. and reported heavy fire conditions inside the residence, officials said.
According to officials, crews were notified that a resident may be inside the home. Firefighters entered the home, located the fire, and began extinguishing it while searching for the resident.
Officials said the victim was located in a bedroom and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A second victim was located, treated, and transported by Watauga Medics to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, officials said.
According to city officials, the investigation into this incident is ongoing, and there is no suspicion of foul play.
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