UPDATE: Monday - 11:30am
Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a house fire that destroyed a Kingsville home last night, with officials now bringing in the state fire marshal to assist with the investigation.
The blaze completely destroyed the wooden portion of the mixed wood-and-brick structure, leaving only the brick section standing. Fire investigators were on scene today interviewing neighbors who live behind the damaged property.
A fire investigator at the scene declined to provide details on camera but confirmed to KRIS 6 that the state fire marshal has been called in to help with the investigation.
The identity of the homeowners has not yet been released.
This is a developing story and we will continue to follow the investigation as more information becomes available.
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ORIGINAL STORY:
A house fire in Kingsville is under investigation following an overnight blaze behind the El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant.
Officials say no injuries were reported. Eyewitnesses told KRIS 6 that smoke was so dense that firefighters needed to back down momentarily due to smoke inhalation.
Images and video from the scene show major damage to the house. This is a developing story we'll keep you updated.
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