Two People Killed in Early Morning House Fire on Laurel Oaks Drive in South Irving

IRVING, Texas — Two people were found dead inside a South Irving home Friday morning, November 13, 2026, after firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 2200 block of Laurel Oaks Drive.

The Irving Fire Department was dispatched to 2213 Laurel Oaks Drive, south of East Oakdale Drive, at approximately 6:12 a.m., according to Paul Schoenemann, assistant emergency management coordinator with the Irving Fire Department.

Firefighters arrived at 6:18 a.m. and encountered visible flames coming from the residence.

Crews immediately began an offensive firefighting operation, entering the burning home to attack the flames and search for anyone who might still be inside.

During the initial search, firefighters discovered a victim inside the house. Crews removed the person from the structure but determined the victim had died.

As firefighters continued searching the residence, they located a second victim who was also deceased.

The identity of the deceased was not released.  According to neighbors on the scene, an elderly couple lived at the home.

The fire was brought under control at 6:53 a.m., approximately 35 minutes after firefighters arrived.

The home sustained extensive damage.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.