MADISON COUNTY, Texas (KRHD) — The Madison County Sheriff's Office says multiple agencies are responding to a pasture and structure fire off State Highway 21 West and Clark Road Monday afternoon around 3:46 p.m.
The sheriff's office says a fast-moving structure and pasture fire off Clark Road brought out the sheriff's office, the North Zulch VFD, Madisonville VFD, Midway VFD and Normangee VFD.
The North Zulch VFD says there was low humidity and gusting winds, causing the fire to spread rapidly across several pastures. Two vacant homes and several sheds were considered total losses.
The Forestry Service is also en route, bringing dozers and heavy equipment to fight the fire. The North Zulch VFD says ATV's with tank/pump rigs were also deployed to help fight the fast-moving, wind-driven fire.
North Zulch VFD says a perimeter was established and eventually crews extinguished hot spots.
The sheriff's office is asking the public to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to operate safely, and drivers traveling through the area can expect reduced visibility and possible traffic delays.
