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The Fort Worth Fire Department is investigating a structure fire that broke out behind a residence in the 2100 block of Jennings Avenue yesterday afternoon around 3:45pm.

Fort Worth firefighters were called to the scene after a fire was reported in a two-story apartment garage building behind the main house. Engine 10 was first to arrive and observed smoke coming from the small building.

An injured man in the yard reported two children were trapped inside the burning structure. Firefighters immediately initiated rescue mode and quickly located the children inside the bedroom. Both were rescued from the fire.

MedStar EMS was requested to the scene and provided patient care to both children and the injured man, who was later determined to be their father.

The 32-year-old man was airlifted by CareFlite helicopter to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas with smoke inhalation and traumatic injuries.

Both children, a 4-year-old boy and 13-month-old boy, were transported by ambulance to Cook Children’s Medical Center with serious injuries. They were stabilized and transported to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas and later Children’s Medical Center for further treatment. Their conditions are critical, but stable.

Arson investigators continue to investigate the cause. As of right now, officials say the cause is undetermined, but likely to be accidental in nature.

“This incident highlights two things. The first is the importance of a fire escape plan and working smoke detectors within your home.  While investigators continue to investigate this fire they do not believe the home had working detectors.  Having a fire escape plan and practicing that plan ensures that you and your family can get out safely in case of a home fire. The second is the heroic efforts made by Fort Worth Firefighters. They simultaneously made an aggressive attack on the fire and engaged in a search of the home that lead to rescue and immediate care of the small two children.  These children have the chance to fight for their lives because of the firefighters training, dedication and the commitment to serve others,” said the Fort Worth Fire Department.

Just after 3:00pm this afternoon, a DPS Trooper attempted to stop a white Dodge SUV traveling along Interstate 20 in the Willow Park area for a traffic violation. The female driver of the Dodge took off and police pursued.

The pursuit came eastbound on Interstate 20 into Tarrant County and ended when the driver hit a box truck on the highway near McCart Avenue. Four other vehicles were involved in the collision. The female suspect was trapped in the vehicle and had to be cut out by Fort Worth firefighters.

MedStar EMS transported her to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. One of the occupants in another vehicle was taken to a hospital with undisclosed injuries.

Only one lane of eastbound Interstate 20 got by the accident scene while emergency responders worked the crash.

The incident remains under investigation.

The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating a fatality accident that occurred overnight in the 9000 block of N. Riverside Drive near Shiver Road.

At 3:16am this morning, Fort Worth firefighters and police officers along with MedStar EMS personnel responded to a single vehicle crash at the roundabout on Riverside Drive just north of Tarrant Parkway.

Traffic investigators say a driver attempted to go around the traffic circle at high speed, but lost control and rolled the vehicle. The driver, who was the only occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene by paramedics.

The accident remains under investigation.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatality accident that occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday along the Sam Rayburn Tollway near Independence Parkway.

According to investigators, a vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed on northbound SRT when the driver lost control, left the roadway, and hit a large metal sign support beam. The impact caused significant damage to the vehicle.

The driver was ejected in the crash and pronounced deceased on the scene by paramedics.

Lanes of the tollway were closed while police investigated the scene.