Ellen Musgrave Killed in House Fire Accident on Southill Drive in San Antonio, TX
UPDATE (July 16, 2025): Authorities identified the woman killed in the accident as Ellen Lee Musgrave.
San Antonio, TX — June 19, 2025, a woman was killed as the result of a house fire accident at around 3:30 a.m. along Southill Drive.
According to initial details about the accident, it happened off the corner of Southill Drive and Shadyview Drive.
Investigators said that firefighters were called to the 200 block of Southill for a house fire. When they arrived, they were able to get a 78-year-old woman out of the home. Reports say that woman was ultimately pronounced deceased.
The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Investigations are ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
One of the challenges with residential fires is people can be too quick to just blame the resident. However, a proper investigation needs to include possibilities residents can't always control—even unlikely ones.
There may have been a botched installation or repair job. There may have been a gas leak. This may be a rental property that wasn't being maintained properly. An appliance in the home may have had an unforeseeable manufacturing issue.
If these things aren't being ruled out, then evidence may slip through the cracks. That's why it's important these incidents are handled by professionals who will cover all the bases and ensure not important details go unchecked.
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