Police searching for suspects who set 3 homes on fire in Taft Residents and witnesses tell 3News a faulty fire hydrant may have played a role in the destruction as crews struggled to stop the fire. Author: Lexis Greene (KIII) Updated: 6:30 PM CDT July 27, 2021 TAFT, Texas — Taft police, along with the US Marshals continue their search for the suspects responsible for deliberately setting a home on fire on Monday morning in Taft. The fire caused three houses on Elm Street to be destroyed in the flames. Local residents said they still have lingering concerns. As of Tuesday, the scene remains locked down as it awaits a thorough investigation from the Fire Marshal.