Officials: At least 6 fires reported overnight across North Texas, 3 may have been caused by lightning

  • Source: WFAA-TV ABC 8 Dallas
  • Published: 02/26/2021 12:00 AM

VIDEO: Firefighters in North Texas responded to at least six fires overnight. McKinney officials believe three of the fires may have been caused by lightning. No injuries were reported in any of the incidents, according to fire officials. Below is confirmed information about each fire as of 7:30 a.m. Friday. Around 2:30 a.m. Friday, Dallas Fire-Rescue crews were called to a fire at an abandoned apartment complex near the 9800 block of Brockman Drive. DFR officials said when firefighters arrived at the scene, a two-story apartment building was fully in flames. Additional crews were called and firefighters were able to contain the fire. Officials said the cause remains under investigation. Firefighters in Frisco responded to two structure fires overnight and were also sent to Little Elm and Prosper to help with fires there.



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