Firefighters Subdue Fully Engulfed House Fire Following Reported Explosion

 

SAN ANGELO, TX ‚ A very active structure fire enveloped a residence in the 2400 block of W. Harris Ave. Sunday night just before 9 p.m.

Flames were shooting upward following a report of a loud explosion. On the scene were Engine 2, Engine 5, and Ladder 7. Smoke was seen rising high into the air from the house fire.

Over the radio, firefighters were informed that the fire may be arson and there was a strong smell of gas upon arrival. Firefighters were also warned of a possible hot air balloon being stored on the property, but that report was discounted later.

At the scene, firefighters attacked the flames from the air via Ladder 7.

The flames were put out by 9:50 p.m. San Angelo Police Lt. Craig Thomason said officials believe the house was empty at the time of the outbreak of the fire that fully engulfed the structure. No injuries were reported. The San Angelo Fire Marshal is investigating and Thomason said more details will be released tomorrow.

Our reporter at the scene witnessed one ambulance on scene. The home appears to be a rental house at 2408 W. Harris Ave. behind the former Power Systems on Sherwood Way. 

Updated at 9:55 p.m.

Watch video from the scene:

San Angelo firefighters battled a fully-engulfed house fire on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021

San Angelo firefighters battled a fully-engulfed house fire on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021

A red car was damaged by flames. San Angelo firefighters battled a fully-engulfed house fire on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021

A red car was damaged by flames. San Angelo firefighters battled a fully-engulfed house fire on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021

A red car was damaged by flames. San Angelo firefighters battled a fully-engulfed house fire on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021

A red car was damaged by flames. San Angelo firefighters battled a fully-engulfed house fire on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021

San Angelo firefighters battled a fully-engulfed house fire on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021

San Angelo firefighters battled a fully-engulfed house fire on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021

San Angelo Fire Department Ladder 7 shoots water on active structure fire in the 2400 block of W Harris Ave on Nov. 28, 2021.

San Angelo Fire Department Ladder 7 shoots water on active structure fire in the 2400 block of W Harris Ave on Nov. 28, 2021.

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