Child Dies After Mobile Home Fire

Authorities say a mobile home fire in North Texas has claimed the life of 4-year-old girl.

Fire investigators in Commerce are seeking the cause of Monday night's blaze.

City spokesman Marty Cunningham said the residence was about 50 percent engulfed in flames by the time firefighters arrived.

Officials said Annette Reyes of Commerce was transported to the Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville, where she later died.

Commerce is 60 miles northeast of Dallas.

A statement is expected sometime Tuesday morning from officials in Commerce.  We'll update this story when we have more information.

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