A fast-moving fire tore through a house at the intersection of Olive and Kingsbury streets in Seguin on Friday, leaving one home heavily damaged and a neighboring residence with smoke and heat damage. Fire crews arrived after a 911 call and worked to contain the flames while neighbors watched from nearby. Occupants of both houses were left displaced, and city crews secured the scene overnight.
Firefighters Called to Olive and Kingsbury
According to the Seguin Gazette, Seguin fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire at Olive and Kingsbury and arrived to find heavy fire involvement in one house that had already spread to the neighboring home. The paper reported the blaze "ripped through a family's home" and left both residences uninhabitable enough that the occupants were displaced.
Local Fire Department Response
The Seguin Fire/EMS Department led the response to the blaze. The City of Seguin's website notes that the department operates three stations and provides fire suppression, rescue services and advanced life support across the area. City pages also list the Fire Marshal and other emergency resources that handle follow-up after incidents like this one.
Who Was on Scene
The Seguin Gazette identified Capt. Kade Zunker as a Seguin fire captain on scene and reported that Battalion Chief Kevin Rhea and Lt. Derek Clark were among the officers working the incident. The Gazette's coverage included photos by Felicia Frazar that show firefighters attacking the flames and the visible damage to both homes.
What Neighbors Should Know
The cause of the fire has not yet been released, and investigators remained on scene documenting damage and collecting evidence. Residents looking for updates or assistance are advised to follow official city channels and local media for confirmed information as recovery efforts move forward.
