BELL COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) — Fire departments across Bell County fought a structure fire earlier Monday morning in Sparta.
Sparta Fire Rescue were first called out to the structure fire just after 4:30 a.m. on Cedar Cove Spur, when occupants inside woke up to heavy smoke in their home.
Around 5:30 a.m., Central Bell County Fire and Rescue (CBCFR) was dispatch to assist Sparta Fire Rescue with the structure fire.
Sparta Fire Rescue's initial investigation shows the fire started near the furnace/heater area, but the cause is still under investigation. No injuries or deaths were reported.
"Due to below freezing temperatures crews experienced some difficulty with hoses and equipment freezing and the fire extended rapidly and involved the entire structure before crews were able to bring the fire under control," Sparta Fire Rescue said in a post.
CBCFR sent out three fire apparatuses and seven personnel to the scene, where crews worked for about three hours. CBCFR says the mutual aid response focused on providing additional manpower and establishing a reliable water supply to support firefighting operations.
To maintain emergency coverage in their primary response area, CBCFR kept four additional personnel on standby for any additional calls received during the mutual aid operation.
In total, on scene there were nine units from three fire departments: CBCFR, Sparta Fire Rescue, and Belton Fire Department.
CBCFR says this incident highlights how mutual aid agreements between fire departments provide essential resources during major emergencies, by making available additional apparatus, water supplies, equipment and personnel enables faster fire suppression and enhances safety for both emergency responders and community members.
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