Fire destroys structure at Boiling Springs

Emergency personnel responded to a structure fire at Boiling Springs in Licking early Saturday morning, authorities said.

At approximately 3:11 a.m., the Licking Rural Fire Department and Roby Fire Department were dispatched by Texas County 911 to Highway BB for a fully involved residential structure fire. Houston Rural Fire Department was called for additional assistance and Texas County Memorial Hospital EMS also responded to the scene.

While firefighters worked to suppress the fully engulfed structure, Intercounty Electric Cooperative arrived on scene and shut off power to the residence.

According to those on scene, the cause of the fire is undetermined and the house is a complete loss. All occupants were accounted for and no injuries have been reported.

Those working the scene or assisting included Licking Fire Department, Roby Fire Department, Roby Fire Auxiliary, Texas County 911, Houston Rural Fire Department, Texas County Memorial Hospital EMS and Intercounty Electric Cooperative.

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