ROGERS, Texas — The Bell County Fire Marshal's Office identified 64-year-old Manuela Carrillo as the one who died after a house exploded and caught fire in Rogers on Sunday, Dec. 24.
According to the Fire Marshal, the incident occurred at about 9:03 a.m. at 105 W. Gulf St.
Authorities say Manuela Carrillo and her husband, Fidel Carrillo, were at home with four of their family members preparing for the holiday when the explosion happened.
According to the Fire Marshal, Manuela Carrillo was not able to escape the home during this incident and died as a result.
Fidel Carrillo suffered severe burns to his body while he attempted to rescue Manuela Carrillo, according to authorities. He was taken to Scott & White Emergency and then was brought to a burn treatment facility in Dallas.
According to the Fire Marshal, the other four family members in the house at the time suffered burns and injuries, but none were life threatening.
The Fire Marshal's Office says the cause of the fire is still being investigated and more information will be released as it becomes available.
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