Tri-Community VFD Extinguishes Fully Involved Storage Building Fire on FM 252

Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department firefighters battle a fully involved storage building fire in the 7600 block of FM 252 Monday afternoon. Crews were able to extinguish the blaze before it spread into nearby woods or homes. (East Texas Banner photo)

JASPER COUNTY, Texas — Just before 2:30 p.m. Monday afternoon, Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 7600 block of Farm-to-Market Road 252 for a fully involved storage building fire.

The fire was close to spreading into nearby wooded areas, prompting a quick response from firefighters. Tri-Community VFD arrived on scene and was able to extinguish the fire before it spread to neighboring homes or the surrounding woods.

The storage building was declared a total loss. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire has not been released.