By Rodney Williams

Managing Editor

An early-morning fire ripped through an unoccupied home in Anna on Jan. 23, leaving destruction in its wake. The house fire involved units from four cities and has prompted an investigation by two different departments.

A 911 call was received at 3:57 a.m. and by 4:05 a.m. the Anna Fire Department had a response unit on scene at 712 Wildwood Trail. According to Anna Fire Chief Frank Roma, the first responders observed flames shooting through the roof of the residence. Units from Melissa and Westminister had already been dispatched to assist and city back-up was requested from Van Alstyne Fire Department.

The fire was effectively corralled and damage control was initiated, though the damage to part of the structure already ablaze was substantial.

“They were able to quickly control and contain the fire and keep it from spreading to the uninvolved part of the house,” Chief Roma said. “But the structure did sustain heavy damage.”

There were no injuries to any emergency personnel on scene. However, the fire is under investigation by both the Anna Fire Marshal’s office and the Collin County Fire Marshal’s office, according to Roma.

The house is listed by the Collin County Central Appraisal District as being owned by Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. and valued at $92,343.