Area Family Is Fearing The Worst After A House Fire
NEW WAVERLY, TEXAS — A major house fire in New Waverly has left a local family fearing the worst as firefighters continue searching for a missing loved one. The blaze broke out early Thursday afternoon on Jones Road, drawing a rapid and heavily coordinated response from area fire departments.
New Waverly Fire Department officials say crews were dispatched just after 1 p.m. When the first unit arrived within minutes, firefighters found a large two story home heavily involved, with flames already consuming significant portions of the structure. Thick smoke poured from the roofline as responders began an aggressive attack while simultaneously trying to locate a missing family member who was unaccounted for.
Firefighters from New Waverly Fire Department and North Montgomery County are on scene, joined by additional agencies assisting with suppression efforts and the ongoing search. Crews have been working in dangerous conditions at the scene of the significantly damaged home, where dangers and hotspots have complicated operations.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area to keep roadways clear for emergency vehicles and ensure firefighter safety. Family members and neighbors have gathered nearby, anxiously awaiting word as the search continues.
Officials have not released the identity of the missing individual, and no cause for the fire has been determined. More information is expected as crews complete their search and investigators begin assessing the scene.
