CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Southside couple is picking up the pieces after a fire destroyed their townhome Wednesday night.

“I’m just blessed to be here. I lost everything but them. I am just grateful to be alive,” said fire victim Debbra Garcia. Southside couple loses home in townhome fire, say they’re grateful to be alive

The fire broke out in a townhome on Rodd Field and Premont Drive. According to the Corpus Christi Fire Department, the cause is still under investigation. At least three units were damaged.

“I went to take a shower, came and sat on the sofa. I just saw the two windows light up, bright orange, and all I could feel was the heat,” Garcia said.

The fire left Garcia and her fiancé with very little.

“The clothes I’m wearing is all from different people, but I'm appreciat

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