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1 dead, 2 hospitalized after house fire in northwest Harris County, fire marshal's office says
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk Sarah Al-Shaikh , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· July 20, 2026
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A man died trapped inside a burning home while two people were able to escape the house with smoke inhalation injuries, officials said.
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