Massive fire in Sand Branch area of Dallas County now contained, sheriff's office says – cbsnews.com

Massive fire in Sand Branch area of Dallas County now contained, sheriff’s office says  cbsnews.com

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. A massive fire is now contained after it broke out Saturday night in Dallas County, prompting what deputies said was a major response involving several crews. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office deputies said it happened in the 200 block of Burns Drive in the Sand Branch area, involving at least 10 acres and two structures. It wasn't clear which fire department was the lead agency, though the sheriff's office noted multiple departments responded to battle the blaze. Dallas Fire-Rescue later said it was expected that battling the fire would be an extended operation. Officials told CBS News Texas the fire started around 9:30 p.m.

and that crews were expected to be on the scene for a few more hours Sunday morning. Tires, RVs, and construction materials were burned, while nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution. Officials noted everyone got back home and no injuries were reported. Crews also noted the area doesn't have fire hydrants, so crews had to haul water in. Dallas Fire-Rescue said the water supply has been facilitated mostly by DFR engines and water tankers brought by surrounding counties. "During the course of this operation, crews from Dallas County, Forney, Rockwall, Seagoville, Kaufman County, Red Oak, Ovilla, Ellis County, Bristol and Combine have provided resources to ensure uninterrupted