Fatality Reported Following Residential Structure Fire in Lee County
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
GARRETT DURRENBERGER
SHERIFF
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Lee County Sheriff's Office Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a residential structure fire in the 1400 block of County Road 120 in the Ledbetter area of Lee County, Texas. The reporting party advised that at least one individual was possibly still inside the residence.
Multiple volunteer fire departments, Lee County EMS, and deputies of the Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene.
Following the arrival of emergency personnel, responding fire crews worked to extinguish the fully involved structure fire. Once the fire was brought under control, one victim, who had sustained fatal injuries, was located inside the residence.
The Lee County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace responded to the scene and conducted an inquest.
Investigators with the Lee County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division, in coordination with the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office, are actively investigating the incident to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
At this time, the identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office extends its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this tragic incident. We also recognize and appreciate the efforts of the volunteer firefighters, EMS personnel, and first responders who responded and worked at the scene.
No further information is available for release at this time. Additional information will be provided as it becomes appropriate and the investigation allows.
Information Source:
Garrett Durrenberger
Lee County Sheriff
sheriff@co.lee.tx.us
