A winter chill, a house fire and dangerously slick roads hit the same McKinney neighborhood today, and deputies are asking residents to stay back and stay smart while crews work in District 110.
According to a Facebook update from the Collin County Sheriff's Office, McKinney Fire crews were on scene at a house fire in District 110 as roads in the area turned icy and slick. Deputies urged anyone nearby to give firefighters plenty of room to operate and to use extra caution while trying to keep warm.
Photos And Warnings From The Sheriff's Office
The sheriff's Facebook post shared photos from the scene and warned that roads in the area were "very slick" while McKinney Fire worked the house fire. Along with the traffic warning, deputies reminded residents to use extra caution with space heaters and open flames as temperatures drop.
What The Local Fire Department Does
McKinney Fire Department is the city's professional fire agency and responds to structure fires and medical emergencies across the community. Its stations and contact information are listed on the department's page from the City of McKinney.
Why The Heater Warning Matters
Federal safety officials note that portable space heaters are a common cause of winter house fires and can be deadly if misused. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends keeping heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn, plugging them directly into wall outlets instead of power strips, and never leaving them running unattended, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The sheriff's post is the main on-scene source for photos and immediate updates. Residents are urged to avoid the area, follow directions from emergency crews and keep an eye on the Collin County Sheriff's Office for any new information.
