1 Killed in Motel Fire Accident off US 59 in Polk County, TX
Polk County, TX — February 17, 2026, one person was killed as the result of a motel fire accident at around 4:45 a.m. along US Highway 59.
Authorities said in preliminary statements that the incident happened at the 7 Oaks Inn at US 59 and Seven Oaks Loop.
It appears that firefighters arrived to find the motel on fire, and one person ultimately died as a result. No other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains unconfirmed, though authorities say they do not suspect foul play.
Investigations are ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
People tend to overlook fires because they figure they're just unavoidable accidents, but that's not always true. There could have been a gas leak, a botched installation or repair, the proper may have been in poor condition, there may have been issues with smoke detectors, an appliance or electronic may have been defective, etc. Likely or not, it's important all possibilities get attention from investigators. Even if the incident was truly unavoidable, the victim's loved ones deserve to know they're getting the full story.
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