LA COSTE, Texas - A fast response by Medina County fire crews prevented significant damage to a home following a structure fire early Sunday morning, January 25.
Just after 7 a.m., Medina County Fire was notified of a fire at a residence off FM 2790 in the City of La Coste. Engine 11 and Medic 11 arrived on scene within six minutes of dispatch, a response time made possible by the addition of full-time fire staffing in La Coste two weeks ago and a full-time EMS crew added last year.
Upon arrival, crews immediately stretched a hose line and extinguished a fire that had spread along an exterior wall of the home. Firefighters then conducted a thorough check of the structure and confirmed the fire had not extended into the interior of the residence…