Two Injured in Fire at Historic Galveston Mansion, Arson Investigation Delayed

Fire at Historic Galveston Mansion

• 💔 Two men rescued from a fire at a historic mansion in Galveston's silk stocking district remain hospitalized.
• 🏥 Both victims are in the blocker burn unit at UTMB.
• 🏠 Arson investigators have been unable to enter the home to determine the cause of the fire due to a lack of consent to search.

Impact on Historic Structures

• 💥 The fire, which occurred Saturday morning, affected three homes on 24th Street.
• 🏛️ Two of the affected structures were originally part of the Ball Mansion, built in 1895.
• 😥 The fire is described as devastating for the East Enders and Galveston Island.
• 🏫 The Ball Mansion is historically significant as the home of George Ball, after whom Ball High School is named.

Previous Incidents and Future Discussions

• 🔥 The Ball Mansion has a history of fires, having burned down and been rebuilt in 1967.
• 🗣️ City officials, preservation groups, and property owners are expected to discuss the possibility of restoring the homes.
• 🚒 Firefighters utilized ladders to rescue the two victims from a back balcony, with assistance from two nearby fire departments.