Deadly Central Texas Fire Under Investigation
Save Email Print
Deadly Central Texas Fire Under Investigation
State and local investigators are looking for the cause of a weekend house fire that left one person dead and another injured.
Reporter: By Paul J. Gately
Email Address: paul.gately@kwtx.com
Font Size:

(January 5, 2009)—Hill County fire investigators, sheriff's deputies and the state Fire Marshal’s Office are looking into the cause of a weekend house fire that killed one person and injured another.

The identity of the person who was killed has not yet been released, but the body was sent for autopsy.

Information about the identity and condition of the injured person was not available Monday.

Hill County Justice of the Peace Eugene Fulton pronounced the person dead at the scene on Saturday night.

The fire was confined to the home in the 200 block of College St., in Penelope, in southeastern Hill County.

Five fire departments were sent to the scene to battle the flames.
More Stories
AP Video
Job of the Week
Click now to see hundreds of other jobs on Job Board TV!


Emergency Room Nurse - Join Metroplex Health System in Killeen as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. Metroplex offers a very competitive hourly wage, comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans. A new pay scale went in to effect in October 09! Join Metroplex in extending the healing ministry of Christ.

Also, take a look at the most recent jobs posted to Job Board TV at KWTX.com: View More Jobs.
KWTX.com Features
Double Dollar Deals
Half Price Deals at Central Texas restaurants and businesses. A new deal every Thursday at 7:00am.
Boss of the Month
Who is Central Texas’ best boss? Nominate your supervisor for Boss of the Month!
Golden Apple
Your chance to nominate an outstanding teacher. Find out how they are making a difference in classrooms.
Emily Wants to Know
Emily Matthews' inquisitive look at life in Central Texas.
Army Way
Learn all about the symbols, traditions, and customs of the US Army.