Faulty Wiring Killed a Texas Grandmother and 4 Dogs. Is Your Home Next?
Wednesday evening started like any other in Horizon City, Texas. By 7:30 p.m., thick black smoke was visible for miles.
When firefighters arrived at the 14000 block of Cow Tongue Drive on May 13, 2026, the house was already fully engulfed. Fifteen firefighting vehicles. Thirty-five firefighters from four departments. Two hours to bring it down.
Inside, they found a 77-year-old woman and her four dogs. None of them made it out.
The House on Cow Tongue Drive
Units from Horizon City, Socorro, Montana Vista, and Clint all responded. The fire was brought under control by 9 p.m., though hot spots continued burning. No firefighters were injured…