Cuero, Texas – A devastating fire broke out late Sunday evening, March 23rd, on Lakeside Drive, completely destroying the home of Dr. Hill and his wife, Janie. While the official report from the fire department is still pending, a reliable witness familiar with the incident believes that embers from a barbecue pit, used earlier in the evening, may have ignited a thick layer of dry oak leaves blanketing the ground. The combination of dry conditions and gusty winds is thought to have played a significant role in the rapid spread of the fire.
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