House, Van Burn in Texas

Dec. 11, 2009
  Fort Worth firefighters responded to a vehicle and house fire Wednesday around 1 a.m. They found a house and van fully involved. Neighbors banging on the door at 7313 Ridge Road W. were able to get resident Billy Hunter, out. Hunter, who is disabled, stated that the van had not been driven in two days. Investigators are trying to determine the cause. Damages were placed at $115,000 to the home and $25,000 to the van. The Red Cross was providing shelter for Hunter, according to Battalion Chief Kenny Freeman.

Fort Worth firefighters responded to a vehicle and house fire Wednesday around 1 a.m. They found a house and van fully involved.

Neighbors banging on the door at 7313 Ridge Road W. were able to get resident Billy Hunter, out.

Hunter, who is disabled, stated that the van had not been driven in two days.

Investigators are trying to determine the cause.

Damages were placed at $115,000 to the home and $25,000 to the van.

The Red Cross was providing shelter for Hunter, according to Battalion Chief Kenny Freeman.

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