Man, possibly a squatter, discovered dead following a fire at a house for sale in southeast Houston, according to HFD

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – A man was found dead after firefighters extinguished a fire at a home that was for sale, the Houston Fire Department said.

HFD said it responded to a house fire on Southmont Street in the South Park area around 3 a.m. Saturday.

According to investigators, firefighters quickly put out the fire and found a man inside who had died before their arrival.

Photos from the scene showed a “For Sale” sign on the lawn, and officials confirmed that no one was staying there at the time.

HFD said the man who died may have been a squatter because they contacted the homeowner, who said they were not aware anyone was there.

HFD said it is investigating the cause of the fire, while HPD is conducting the death investigation.