Archived as originally published. Information reflects the date of this article.
What began as a kitchen grease fire ended with the loss of an entire home in Sabine County on Sunday night. The Powell Town Volunteer Fire Department says it happened on County Road 452, about six miles southwest of Pineland. Powell Town firefighters say they arrived to find the house already fully engulfed, and they were assisted by the Pineland, Bronson, and San Augustine Fire Departments to douse the flames. Although the house was a complete loss, firefighters said they were able to save an adjacent garage. Firefighters say they are urging everyone to keep a fire extinguisher in their home just in case of a kitchen grease fire or any other type of blaze.