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‘This was Grandma's house': Fire leaves family of 11 without a home

Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alicia Barrera, as published by NBC DFW · September 3, 2026 · 1 min read

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A devastating fire has left a large family without a home. The family had recently relocated to Texas, seeking a fresh start. An autistic and nonverbal child was found in the smoke-filled living room by relatives.

The family consists of 11 members, including eight children. They had just returned home from school when the fire broke out. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the family's circumstances and the events surrounding the fire.

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Category: safety · Published: September 3, 2026 · Source: NBC DFW · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Alicia Barrera, as published by NBC DFW
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Source published	Sep 3, 2026
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‘This was Grandma's house': Fire leaves family of 11 without a home

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