HIGHLANDS, TX – Investigators are working to determine the cause of a mobile home fire that injured seven people early this morning in the 900 block of Pauline Street.
The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office said the fire occurred around midnight. Six individuals were transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital Downtown for treatment of smoke inhalation and burn injuries. An elder adult male was life-flighted in critical condition, and another adult male was transported in critical condition.
An adult female and three children were initially reported in stable condition; however, the Fire Marshal’s Office later confirmed that at 3:08 a.m., the adult female’s condition had worsened and she is now listed as critical.
Multiple agencies responded to the blaze, including Highlands Fire Department, Channelview Fire Department, Crosby Fire Department, Sheldon Fire Department, and Baytown EMS.
This is a developing story. More information will follow as it becomes available.
