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Five escape Belton house fire, home declared total loss
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Billy Banks , as published by KXXV
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Belton Fire Department responded to the emergency call, which came in at approximately 3:44 a.
A house fire occurred in the 1000 block of Sharon Drive in Belton, resulting in a total loss of the home. Five residents managed to escape the blaze without injury, but two pets did not survive. , and received assistance from the Temple and Salado Fire Departments.
Fortunately, no firefighters or residents were injured in the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Belton Fire Department. The American Red Cross is providing assistance to the displaced residents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV ·
Reading time: 1 min
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