Terrell, Texas – On Thursday afternoon, the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) responded to a rapidly spreading grass fire on the 7000 block of County Road 275. The blaze, described by firefighters as exhibiting extreme fire behavior with flame heights reaching 20 feet and trees torching, prompted an immediate multi‑department effort.
Heat emergency and civilian injuries
During the initial attack, a TVFD firefighter experienced a heat‑related medical emergency. The firefighter received first‑aid treatment at the scene and was released shortly thereafter. While the firefighter was being assisted, a civilian who had joined the effort to contain the fire was found with facial burns. The civilian also received on‑site medical care and was released without further incident.
Joint response contains the fire
Firefighters from the Terrell and Elmo fire departments arrived quickly and worked together to limit the fire’s spread. Their coordinated effort succeeded in containing the blaze to roughly seven acres, preventing further damage to homes and property in the surrounding area.
Cause under investigation
Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been ignited by welding activity performed without adequate fire‑suppression equipment. Authorities are continuing to investigate the exact cause and will release additional details as they become available.
Utility impact
The fire also damaged a nearby power line. Oncor was dispatched to the scene and performed the necessary repairs, restoring electricity to affected customers.
Community safety reminder
Local officials reminded residents of the importance of fire safety, especially during hot weather conditions. They urged anyone performing welding, burning, or other high‑heat activities to have proper fire‑prevention measures in place and to report any uncontrolled flames immediately.
The TVFD thanked the community for its cooperation and emphasized that volunteers remain ready to protect Terrell’s neighborhoods, even in challenging conditions.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
