Fire at Denton County vehicle auction facility damages dozens of vehicles
Courtesy: Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1
DENTON COUNTY, Texas - Fire officials said 58 vehicles were involved in a fire at a Denton County automotive auction facility that started in the early morning hours of Christmas Eve.
The Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 was called out just after 1:30 a.m. for a reported grass fire in the 3700 block of McPherson Road.
While responding, crews saw smoke and flames visible while on I-35W.
When they arrived on scene, they found flames at a large automobile auction facility.
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Multiple fire departments were called to assist, and All American Towing helped move vehicles to help crews put out the fire.
The fire was put out just after 3 a.m., and there were 58 vehicles involved.
The Denton County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.