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Gun Barrel City Fire Department responds to a two story house fire located on Legendary Lane Aug. 12. Residents of the home were trapped in the second story but were able to jump to safety shortly before first responders arrived.  

GUN BARREL CITY–The Gun Barrel City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a two-story house in the 600 block of Legendary Lane at 7:24 a.m. Aug. 12. Two residents of the home were trapped in the second story of the house by the fire. According to a press release from Gun Barrel City Fire Department, they were able to jump to safety prior to the arrival of the fire department.
The Gun Barrel City Fire Department received assistance from Payne Springs Fire Rescue, Seven Points, Eustace and Mabank fire departments. The Gun Barrel City Police and street departments provided traffic control on Legendary Lane. The department stated that the fire was brought under control in approximately sixty minutes. Two of the residents’ dogs were found deceased.
“I want to thank Payne Springs Fire Rescue, Seven Points, Eustace and Mabank fire departments for responding with water and manpower. Their assistance was important due to the intensity of the fire and outside temperatures,” Gun Barrel City Fire Chief Joseph Lindaman said.
UT Health EMS was on scene and evaluated the residents that escaped the home, in addition to checking on the firefighters due to the elevated temperature outside. The home and contents were a total loss. There were no injuries to the firefighters. The American Red Cross is assisting the residents of the home.