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Man dies in early Tuesday morning Clifton house fire
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Laura Hartog , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The blaze occurred on Hackberry Street, where a home was fully engulfed.
Firefighters from Clifton and nearby towns responded to a house fire. The blaze occurred on Hackberry Street, where a home was fully engulfed. A person was believed to be inside the house at the time of the fire.
However, heavy smoke and flames prevented rescue attempts. The fire was eventually brought under control, and a fatality was discovered after the flames were extinguished. Further information is available from the Clifton Police Department.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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