The other two residents who remained outside suffered smoke inhalation injuries while trying to escape and were taken by EMS to a Lubbock hospital.įire marshals have classified the cause as undetermined, but are still investigating. Once firefighters had extinguished the fire enough to enter the home to search, they found the resident and the dog next to each other. When firefighters arrived on the scene, the house was too involved to make entry for search and rescue, according to the LFR statement. The resident, later identified as Flores, was unable to escape after reentry.
However, crews were told one of the residents reentered the home to look for a dog. Three people occupied the home where the fire originated and were able to escape. The house next door was also beginning to ignite, however, firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the exterior fascia, according to LFR.
Monday in the 2300 block of 47th Street, according to a statement from LFR.įire crews arrived on scene to find a single-story house well involved in fire with a vehicle on fire outside as well. Lubbock Fire Rescue crews responded to call of a structure fire, reported by a neighbor calling 911, about 1:27 a.m. Lubbock Fire Rescue officials confirmed one person and the dog he attempted to rescue from a burning home were found dead in the structure early Monday morning in central Lubbock. An obituary describes him as a joyful and humble man who was the father of two daughters, a motorcycle enthusiast and a passionate fan of the Dallas Cowboys.
She said his family did not have insurance, and the fundraiser seeks $4,000 to help with burial and memorial expenses.įlores was 51 at the time of his death. "I’m sure many people would have done the same as my brother, the hero."
"There are many people that love their pets and would do anything to protect them," she said.
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