BISHOP, TX — Two people were treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire broke out in Bishop Saturday evening.
Bishop Police Department Shift I Patrol Officers, along with Nueces County Constable Precinct 3 Deputies, were dispatched to assist Nueces County E.S.D. 3 Fire / Rescue on a structure fire on the 700 block of Thompson just around 4:00 p.m.
According to officials, the house was engulfed in flames upon arrival. Two occupants were inside the house but made it out safely, and they were transported to the nearest hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officials said the fire ignited oxygen tanks inside the home, causing an explosion. This is still an active scene as fire crews work to extinguish hot spots within the residence.
"We ask that members of the public avoid the area at this time. The exact cause and origin of the fire is under investigation at this time," stated Bishop Police Department in a Facebook post.
"A lot of tears and a lot of emotions from my parents, it is hard seeing them like that but they are good, they are fine," Amy Mccraw, the daughter of the victim said.
Mccraw's 78-year-old father, along with her nephew were the only ones inside the house at the time.
"All we saw was black, I panicked and I thought my dad and my nephew is in the house," Mccraw said.
Mccraw said within seconds their lives changed forever.
"My dad was confused and shocked, he has just a T- shirt on and jeans, and he just had sock on he was watching a football game," Mccraw said. "He didn’t have time to do anything all he had time was to make sure that my nephew got out and he was out."
Mccraw said her dad and her nephew are now recovering from smoke inhalation
"He did have smoke inhalation into his lungs, but it was not as bad we were able to try to clean our neighbors right here he helped my mom because she fell, he gave her their jacket, and gave us water to help my dad and host ever body was trying to do the best that they could," Mccraw said.
The family lost everything they owned during the fire, but Mccraw said she is grateful her family is now safe and all donations will be greatly appreciated.
To donate you can contact Mccraw directly at 361-228-5982.
