The injuries are not life-threatening
McKinney, Texas (July 19, 2022) – The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) responded to a report of a structure fire in the 1000 block of Morris St. at 1:47am today. Firefighters arrived to find that flames may have spread from a fence into the attic of the home.
The fire was quickly extinguished, and the residents were safely evacuated. However, two firefighters were transported to the hospital. One experienced an apparent electrical shock while fighting the fire in the attic. A second firefighter broke a finger while forcing entry into the home. Both were treated and released from the hospital.
Fire investigators say the structure appeared to be a single-family home that was subdivided into three units. A separate structure discovered in the back yard was also being used as a residence.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.