Donna family of 8 escapes overnight house fire started by palm tree
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A family of eight from Donna was displaced after a house fire ignited around 2:30 a.m. due to a palm tree frond contacting a power line. The incident occurred near Minnesota and Val Verde roads. Firefighters from Donna and Elsa responded to the scene. The home, built by Rigoberto Regalado over 15 years, was declared a total loss. Regalado reported hearing sounds resembling fireworks before discovering the fire. Fortunately, all family members, including five children and a grandchild, escaped unharmed. They are currently staying with relatives and receiving assistance from the county's community service agency.
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