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Man charged with felony murder after setting apartment fire, leaving 1 dead, 13 hurt, HCSO says
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Daniela Hurtado , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The fire resulted in one death and 13 injuries. A man has been charged with felony murder in connection with an apartment fire in Harris County.
A man has been charged with felony murder in connection with an apartment fire in Harris County. The fire resulted in one death and 13 injuries.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, which they say was intentionally set by the suspect. An argument with his family allegedly preceded the fire.
Further details about the incident are available from the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The investigation is ongoing, and the sheriff's office has provided information about the charges and the circumstances surrounding the fire.
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Category: safety Published: July 21, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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