According to the Houston Fire Department, crews noticed what they called a strong chemical smell in the basement.
HOUSTON — Two people were found dead in a home in the River Oaks area, according to the Houston Fire Department.
According to HFD, crews were sent to a home on Avalon Place, which is near the intersection of San Felipe and River Oaks Boulevard, a little before 7 p.m. When they got there, they said they smelled a strong chemical smell in the basement. They later found two unconscious people.
Both were declared dead at the scene.
At this point, it’s not clear how both people died. A HazMat crew was called to the home.
As soon as we have information on who was in the home or what led to their deaths, we’ll post it here.
We’re following this breaking story for KHOU 11 News. Reporter Stephen Goin is heading to the scene.