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Three dead in Von Ormy mobile home fire

The names of the victims have not yet been released.

VON ORMY, Texas — Three people are dead following a fire in a Von Ormy mobile home, just southwest of San Antonio.

9-1-1 dispatchers received a call about a fire in the 100 block of Blue Lilly Drive around 3:30 a.m., according to the Pleasanton Express.

Officials say the home was completely engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.

Multiple agencies responded to the fire including Poteet Volunteer Fire Department, Jourdanton VFD, Rossville Volunteer Fire Dept, Atascosa County Sheriff's Office and the Office of Emergency Management.

Both Atascosa County and Bexar County fire marshals are investigating the deadly blaze.

Justice of Peace Precinct 2 Judge Wayne Vaughn arrived on the scene and pronounced three people deceased.  

Their names have not yet been released.

The Poteet VFD Auxiliary supplied juice, coffee, drinks, donuts and tacos for all of the first responders who helped to fight the fire all through the early morning.

A candlelight vigil for the victims was held at the location on Sunday night.

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