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Two siblings remain in burn unit after Fort Worth fire that killed 5-year-old brother
By Dawn White at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
CBS News Texas brought you the story of a fire that claimed the life of a five-year-old boy and sent three of his siblings to the hospital. We've now learned one of the children tried to save her little brother from the flames.On June 25, 2026, an unimaginable loss hit the Barboza family at a hom...
Key takeaway On June 25, 2026, an unimaginable loss hit the Barboza family at a home along McCart Avenue in Fort Worth's southside.
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The tragic loss of five-year-old Lyxander Barboza Mendoza in a Fort Worth house fire has sent shockwaves through the community, with many in the Dallas-Fort Worth area rallying around the affected family. As the Barboza Mendoza family navigates this unimaginable loss, they will also face the long and difficult process of recovery, with two siblings remaining in the burn unit at Parkland Hospital. The fact that 17-year-old Violeta Barboza suffered severe burns while trying to save her little brother is a heartbreaking testament to the close bonds within the family. With the family having lost everything in the fire, the community's support will be crucial in the coming weeks and months. The community vigil scheduled for Friday at Foster Park in Fort Worth will provide an opportunity for neighbors to come together and offer condolences, while the GoFundMe organized by the family's social worker will help alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with their recovery.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? CBS News Texas brought you the story of a fire that claimed the life of a five-year-old boy and sent three of his siblings to the hospital. We've now learned one of the children tried to save her little brother from the flames.On June 25, 2026, an unimaginable loss hit the Barboza family at a hom...
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