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Man runs into burning home to rescue 2 children
By KDFW at FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - News
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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.
Key takeaway Leon Segura saw the smoke as he was driving by and ended up rescuing two of the children.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The tragic loss of a child in this overnight fire serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can unfold in an instant in our own community. As Frisco residents, we are fortunate to have brave individuals like Leon Segura who selflessly risk their own lives to save others. This incident also underscores the need for working smoke detectors and a solid emergency escape plan in every home. The fact that five children and their parents were inside the burning home when the fire started is a sobering reminder of the importance of fire safety education and prevention. As the investigation into the cause of the fire continues, Frisco residents would do well to take a moment to review their own home's fire safety measures and ensure they are prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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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 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - News and curated for Frisco News readers.
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