Page 22 - Temple Fire News Today

Heavy smoke and flames were reported towards the rear of the house by firefighters who had arrived first early morning, according to reports.

After the pandemic last year created a new normal, The City of Temple is asking residents this year to come and enjoy "The Magic of a Traditional Christmas.” The 75th annual Christmas parade and tree lighting are scheduled for Monday, Dec. 6, in Downtown Temple.

Temple firefighters believe an extension cord and space heater could be to blame for an early morning house fire.

The Temple Fire Department says an extension cord was used to plug into the space heater.

Shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday morning Shemikkia President woke up to find her neighbor attempting to put out a fire with her garden hose, that’s when she had someone call 911.

Temple Fire and Rescue responded to a Wednesday afternoon fire that left four individuals displaced.

Officials say the fire happened around 4:01 a.m. at 407 N. 8th Street in Temple.

The Long John Silver's restaurant in Temple burned down Monday evening leaving nothing but charred remains. The news of the fire quickly spread through the community.

A Temple COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing site, previously closed due to lack of supplies, will resume operations beginning Wednesday. "Booster shots will also be available."

With plant life quickly drying out, following a wildfire near Stillhouse Hollow Lake over the weekend, there is now a burn ban in effect in Bell County.