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There are still no answers as to what sparked a deadly motel fire.  Guests returning to the scene realize just how much of a sacrifice the Houston Fire Department has made.

“It just spread like crazy.”

Margaret Lopez couldn’t believe how quickly flames consumed the Southwest Inn Friday.

“You couldn’t even see the firefighters on the scaffold because the smoke was so black and so thick.”

She, her husband and son were able to make it out. But she returned to the motel for something she desperately needs.

“I have a child that’s disabled and I need some medical records that I wasn’t able to grab.”

The thought that four firefighters died saving her and other guests, sent tears trailing down Lopez’s face.  She stood in front of the debris, staying out of the way of the many investigators but she was able to speak with some of the firefighters.

“I was like thank you for such a great job that ya’ll did and I’m sorry that they lost so many firefighters.”

It was the only thing Lopez had left to offer.  An appreciation for the courage that often is taken for granted.