091909 NEW CANEY FIRE FATAL *

203 views · Published 28 April 2013 · 1:07 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: SCOTT ENGLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY POLICE REPORTER- · 2013 · News & Politics

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Saturday morning New Caney Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Navasota Drive near Russell. On arrival, the C-Shift crew were met with heavy smoke. Upon entry, they had  heavy fire with smoke almost to the floor level. They were able to quickly extinguish it. On further investigation, they discovered a body in one of the bedrooms. The Montgomery County Fire Marshall was called and Assistant Fire Marshall Scott Burlin responded to the scene. Burlin believes the fire started in the kitchen area possibly near the stove. The victim was transported by Metcalf Funeral Directors to the Southeast Forensic Center in Conroe. Judge James Metts has ordered an autopsy. The victim, William Evans Hallmark Jr. age 44 was the owner of an Air Conditioning Company and was involved in racing. Several racing friends and wrecker drivers came to the scene to pay their respects.

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