UVALDE, Texas – The Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 415 Rio Grande Street at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday for a reported vehicle fire that was spreading to a nearby residence, and arriving firefighters found the vacant home fully involved in flames.

The department said the fire began with a vehicle and spread to the house before crews arrived. Firefighters went to work on the structure and knocked the fire down. No injuries were reported.

Fire Remains Under Investigation

The department said the incident remains under investigation and has not released a cause. No damage estimate has been provided, and the department has not said whether the home is a total loss.

The department has not identified the vehicle involved or said where on the property it was burning.

Uvalde Runs A Combination Fire Department

Uvalde is served by a combination department. City budget documents list three full-time paid firefighter positions, and the rest of the force is made up of volunteers. Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department posts its fire reports on its Facebook page, where the page carries the volunteer name but the posts refer to the agency as the Uvalde Fire Department.

Fire Marshal Investigates Fires In City And County

The City of Uvalde and Uvalde County share a fire marshal. Juan “Tati” Hernandez investigates fires to determine whether arson was involved and can be reached at 830-591-7757 or jhernandez@uvaldetx.gov.

The department has not reported any road closures, evacuations or requests for public assistance connected to the fire, and it has not announced any community fundraiser or donation drive for the property.

Photo courtesy of the Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department.

Read our earlier coverage: Uvalde Firefighters Respond To Two Fire Reports In Busy Afternoon