Victoria house fire spreads to 3 homes, 1 person missing

A house fire in Victoria spread to three homes, forcing evacuations and leaving one person missing Tuesday morning. According to the city, fire crews responded about 6:30 a.m. to a deck fire near Carriage Drive and Red Fox Drive. Authorities said the fire then spread to two neighboring homes. The city said two homes have significant damage, with one a total loss. The third home sustained siding damage. One person remains unaccounted for, the city said. It is unclear from which home. Residents of 32 townhome units were evacuated as a precaution and have since been cleared to return. City officials have also contacted nearby school officials, who communicated with families, and school is continuing as normal. The city asked people to avoid the area while emergency crews continue working. Firefighters are monitoring hot spots. This is a developing story; check back for updates. The post Victoria house fire spreads to 3 homes, 1 person missing first appeared on