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Space heater may be to blame for Temple house fire, neighbors say

The fire was reported just before 11 a.m. at a home in the 7300 block of Galleta Court.

TEMPLE, Texas — A house caught fire Wednesday in Temple.

The fire was reported just before 11 a.m. at a home in the 7300 block of Galleta Court.

The people who live there were able to get out safely. One dog was missing, neighbors said.

Neighbors said the people who live there believe a space heater in the garage may have started the fire. Officials have not determined the cause of the fire.

Black smoke coming from the home could be seen across West Temple as firefighters worked to cool hotspots.

No surrounding homes appeared to be affected. 

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