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Flooding in Horizon kills 1 pet, prompts 6 homes to evacuate

Horizon Fire Department responds to flooding: ABC-7 at 5
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) -- A Horizon Fire Department spokesperson said one pet died and 16 people have been evacuated after flooding in a Horizon City neighborhood Monday. Officials still haven't found the flood's cause.

Vanessa Guerra with HFD said six homes with 20 residents went under a shelter-in-place. Seven pets were also evacuated.

HFD said it activated the Office of Emergency Management and are assessing the damage and source of the floodwater.

HFD said the flooding happened on Kila Street off Horizon Boulevard.

Crews with country roads and bridges are also activated and responding.

This is a developing story. ABC-7 sent a crew to the area to learn more.

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