Fatal fire in Cottonwood Shores
One person and a dog were killed in a house fire in Cottonwood Shores on Feb. 7. Authorities have yet to release the name of the victim or the cause of the blaze.
The Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
“I can confirm that we did have an unattended death,” Cottonwood Shores Police Chief Johnny Liendo told DailyTrib.com on Monday, Feb. 10.
Horseshoe Bay firefighters arrived first on the scene of the fire around noon Friday. Bystanders told the crew that someone was still inside, and firefighters entered the home to search as smoke billowed out of the front door, according to a Horseshoe Bay Fire Department social media post.
“Multiple other (area first responders) arrived on scene and began assisting with search and rescue operations” the post continued. “After an extensive search in zero visibility conditions, (crews) were able to locate a dog and the victim. The victim and dog were removed from the structure. Unfortunately, they did not survive.”
The Horseshoe Bay department said the fire was extinguished and the property turned back over to the family as the investigation into the cause began.
Along with Cottonwood Shores police and Horseshoe Bay firefighters, other responding agencies include the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department, Marble Falls Fire Rescue, Granite Shoals Fire Rescue, and Marble Falls Area EMS.