A late-night attic fire in Fort Worth has left a local residence with extensive damage, officials said. The blaze, which engulfed the 5700 block of Lenore Street around 11:30 PM last night, required the aid of 29 fire personnel to subdue the flames, as noted in a social media post from the Fort Worth Fire Department. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and everyone made it out of the home safely, the fire department confirmed.
The firefighters worked swiftly to manage and extinguish the fire—battling the one-story wood frame house's heavy attic fire by creating two access and ventilation holes; although their response was quick, it took close to 20 minutes to get the fire under control and the home suffered significant damage to the roof area, in addition to water damage throughout a majority of the structure. Investigations into the cause of the fire continue as the community begins to deal with the aftermath.
The Fort Worth Fire Department has issued a crucial reminder to residents about fire safety. "Checking your smoke alarm batteries and testing them to ensure they work" was listed as a top priority in their public statement, along with "Checking your CO monitor batteries and testing it to ensure it is functioning properly." Additionally, they stressed the importance of having a home escape plan, advising families and their guests to review how to safely exit the dwelling in the event of a fire and to establish a meeting place secure outside of the home.
