2 Killed in Mobile Home Fire Accident on Emerald Drive in Harlingen, TX
Harlingen, TX — August 11, 2025, two girls were killed as the result of a mobile home fire accident at around 11:34 p.m. off Emerald Drive.
According to preliminary reports, a mobile home along Emerald somehow became engulfed in fire late Monday night. Two people were killed in the fire, an 11-year-old girl and a 13-year-old girl.
There haven't been any other reported injuries at this time. The girls' father, identified as Edgar Garza, is in unclear condition. A possible cause for the fire has yet to be reported. Investigations are ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
People are often too quick to jump to conclusions when it comes to fires. They just assume residents must be to blame. That's important to consider, but some fires are beyond a resident's control. There may have been a defect a defective appliance. An install or repair job may have been botched. The residence may be a rental property the owners weren't maintaining. Likely or not, it's important to keep an open mind and let the facts speak for themselves. That's especially true when such young victims lose their lives.
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