Baytown home fire kills 1 person on Travis Street, officials investigate

BAYTOWN, Texas - A devastating fire in Baytown killed one person on Friday and a firefighter had to be treated on the scene.

Baytown Fire Department officials responded to the 700 block of Travis Street around 7 a.m. and found a home under heavy flames.

A second alarm was dispatched for more resources as they worked to attack the fire.

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One person was confirmed dead on the scene. A firefighter had to be treated for heat exhaustion.

Officials say the fire is under investigation by the Baytown Fire Marshal’s office.