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Little Elm Police Rescue Children From Burning Home

Two Little Elm police officers rescued two children from a house fire, with officials stating the officers were simply performing their duties.

Zane Boyd

July 3, 20261 min read

Fire Rescue - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Fire Rescue - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Two Little Elm police officers rescued two children from a home fire, according to the department. The officers stated they were simply performing their duties during the incident.

The event occurred in Little Elm, a town located approximately 12 miles east of Denton. Details regarding the specific cause of the fire or the condition of the children were not provided in the available reports.

The incident highlights the ongoing role of local law enforcement in emergency response situations beyond standard criminal investigations. The department did not release further information about the property or the timeline of the rescue operation.

No other details regarding the structure or the occupants were available at this time.

Source: fox4news.com.

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Zane Boyd

Zane Boyd writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Denton.

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