One dead in Lubbock house fire caused by cigarette

LUBBOCK, Texas — An elderly person and three dogs died Wednesday after a structure fire on 70th Street caused by a cigarette.

The following is a press release from Lubbock Fire Rescue:

“On Wednesday afternoon, shortly after 5:15PM, Lubbock Fire Rescue was dispatched to a residential structure fire near 1600 Block of 70th Street. Initial 911 reports indicated that an elderly adult was still inside the home.

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