A Temple couple's home was gutted by a fire Sunday afternoon.

The two returned to their home in the 5400 block of Southern Cross Drive shortly after 1 PM and saw smoke billowing out. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 1:33 PM.

The house received heavy fire, smoke, and water damage. The two occupants are staying with family and the cause of the fire has not been disclosed.

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