An 11-year-old girl died Sunday afternoon in a structure fire in Palmview. At least one other was sent to the hospital for injuries.
Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra confirmed the girl’s death Sunday evening. Guerra said first responders found her body inside the burned house.
“The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s office will conduct an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire,” Guerra said.
Guerra said at approximately 3:09 p.m., multiple 911 calls were received regarding the fire. Alton Fire Department arrived approximately nine minutes later. Guerra said Alton firefighters described the scene with one structure already fully engulfed.
Family members told the first responders the 11-year-old girl was still inside.
“Attempts were made to enter the house, but (they) were not able to because of the extreme heat,” Guerra said.
Guerra said the young girl, whose name was not disclosed, lived with her parents and grandparents inside the structure that caught fire, which was surrounded by burglar bars.