UPDATE August 26, 2019, 5:20 p.m.
A massive three-alarm fire is leaving a family of seven without a home Monday night.
Just before 1 p.m. firefighters were called to the 5100 block of Belinda Dr.
Heavy smoke and flames were reported coming from the roof.
All seven family members were able to get out of the home without injuries.
The family has 3 special needs adults and say they are very thankful they made it out safely.
Had it not been for neighbors who saw the smoke coming from the back of the house, those inside wouldn’t have known as early as they did.
Ruby wood-fire victim
“All of the sudden this lady came driving by and said I think your house is on fire I got a hold of my son and he came to the door and he said oh momma get up, cause I can’t hardly walk, so he got me up saying our house is on fire,” fire victim Ruby Wood said.
The Red Cross is assisting the family.
Family members have created a Facebook fundraiser page click here to donate.
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A house fire broke out shortly before 1 p.m. at 5106 Belinda Dr. in Wichita Falls.
Heavy smoke and flames reported from the roof. A third alarm was sent out for additional units.
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