Donna family of 8 escapes overnight house fire started by palm tree
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A family of eight was displaced after a house fire in Donna, caused by a palm tree frond igniting an overhead power line. The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. near Minnesota and Val Verde roads. Firefighters from Donna and Elsa responded to the emergency. Rigoberto Regalado, who spent nearly 15 years building the home, reported hearing what sounded like fireworks before discovering the blaze. Fortunately, all family members, including five children and one grandchild, escaped unharmed. The home is a total loss, and the family is currently staying with relatives while receiving assistance from local services.
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