Abilene, TX – One Man Killed in RV Fire on S 11th St

Abilene, TX (November 13, 2020) – A fire incident reported on Wednesday morning claimed the life of one man in the Abilene area. At approximately 4:50 p.m., on November 11, the Abilene Fire Department responded to the scene of a structure fire incident on South 11th Street.

Reports show that a recreational vehicle caught on fire at the Lake Breeze Trailer Park in Abilene, causing severe damage to the vehicle. Heavy smoke was seen pouring from the RV as flames burst out of the windows.

Firefighters responded to the scene of the incident and began to aggressively battle the blaze. Once firefighters were able to enter the RV, they located a man. The man was pulled from the RV and administered life-saving measures.

Despite the firefighters’ best efforts, the victim succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The RV was deemed a complete loss. Investigations surrounding the incident are currently underway.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who lost his life in this accident.

Fatal Fire Incidents in Texas

Every year, fires throughout the state of Texas impact the lives of thousands of families. These incidents often result in the complete loss of belongings, leave people homeless, and cause overwhelming mental and emotional pain and suffering. Regrettably, the negative consequences do not stop there. Fire incidents across Texas force thousands of people into area hospitals for the treatment of injuries. Severe burn injuries are not only painful, but they require extensive and costly medical treatment. Although we hope that everyone recovers from their injuries, this is far from the truth. Fire incidents claim the lives of hundreds of people throughout our state each year, leaving families to deal with the consequences.

Many families struggle to accept that their loved ones lost their lives as a result of another person’s negligence, defective wiring, faulty appliances, or for other reasons. Not only are families forced to experience overwhelming mental and emotional pain and suffering after an unexpected loss, but they are often forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on funerals while dealing with lost earnings and other financial burdens. Although it can seem as if no amount of compensation will ever make us whole again after losing loved ones in accidents that are completely avoidable, families can work with wrongful death attorneys in Texas to obtain the compensation they need to cover the financial burdens they face moving forward.

Texas burn injury attorney Tara Gilmore-Low at Low Law Firm understands that there are few things more devastating than the sudden loss of a loved one, especially when they lose their lives in fire incidents that could have been prevented. For this reason, we strive to help families collect the maximum amount of compensation available while holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions. Contact our knowledgeable personal injury attorneys in Abilene at (325) 455-1889 to see how our team can help you. Schedule a free case review at your earliest convenience to see how our attorneys can help your family recover.

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