Authorities investigate fatal fire at Horseshoe Bay home
The Horseshoe Bay Central Fire Station, located at 1 Community Drive, is one of two fire stations in the city. Staff photo by Maci Cottingham.
A structure fire in Horseshoe Bay on Sunday, Feb. 1, resulted in the death of one individual, according to local officials.
The Horseshoe Bay Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at a residence in the 300 block of Lucy Lane at approximately 5:30 p.m. Firefighters found one individual deceased inside the home.
The victim’s identity has not been released as authorities work to notify next of kin. Following standard procedure, the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office has been contacted, and the fire’s cause is under investigation.
“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victim during this incredibly difficult time,” Fire Chief Doug Fowler said in a media release. “This is a tragic loss for our close-knit community.”