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Man runs into burning home to rescue 2 children
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Dallas-Fort Worth , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Fort Worth firefighters are investigating after a home caught fire overnight, killing a child. In total, five children and their parents were inside when the fire started. Leon Segura saw the smoke as he was driving by and ended up rescuing two of the children.
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Key points Leon Segura saw the smoke as he was driving by and ended up rescuing two of the children. Fort Worth firefighters are investigating after a home caught fire overnight, killing a child. More safety Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Fort Worth firefighters are investigating after a home caught fire overnight, killing a child. In total, five children and their parents were inside when the fire started. Leon Segura saw the smoke as he was driving by and ended up rescuing two of the children.
When was this published? This article was first published on June 25, 2026 by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) and curated for Denton News readers.
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