February 28, 2024 - Center Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a structure fire around 3:15pm on FM 138 Saturday, February 24, 2024.
As firefighters approached the scene of the fire, a plume of heavy smoke was visible from Center.
Located behind the home in the 2000 block of FM 138, and according to the Center Fire Department, when they arrived the structure which was a shop/garage was fully involved in the fire and the roof had already collapsed. Some additional portable buildings located near the building were also involved in the fire.
Within the building was a vehicle, tools, and a lot of other equipment.
Although the structure and its contents were destroyed, firefighters were able to get the fire under control and prevent it spreading to the house located at the front of the property.
Once the fire was out, the firefighters returned to the station at 5pm.
