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Overnight Fire Destroys Wharton Apartment Building, 15 Displaced and Firefighter Hurt

Investigators with the State Fire Marshal’s Office are examining the cause following the pre-dawn blaze.

Overview

  • Crews responded around 2:30 a.m. to an apartment complex off Junior College Boulevard in Wharton County.
  • Flames were tearing through the roof on arrival, and all eight units were destroyed, with at least six occupied.
  • All 15 residents escaped safely, and officials reported no civilian injuries.
  • One firefighter suffered minor injuries when part of a wall collapsed and was treated on scene.
  • The Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents with emergency housing as the investigation proceeds.