Firefighters Discover Burned Body After Responding to Emergency Call

MIDLAND, TX –– Firefighters with the Midland Fire Department made a startling discovery after being dispatched to a home on Tuesday afternoon.

According to the Midland County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 5:45 p.m. firefighters were sent to a possible structure fire at the 5000 block of FM 1213.

When firefighters arrived at the scene they realized there was no structure fire –– only a freshly burned body.

While the investigation is still underway, the preliminary investigation indicates the victim may be female.

The body will be sent to Dallas for an autopsy.