Firefighters struck with heat exhaustion

KILGORE – Several East Texas firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion on Monday after responding to a structure fire near Kilgore. According to our news partner KETK and the Kilgore Fire Department, the fire occurred at a large storage building and residential structure in rural Kilgore.

Crews from several departments across East Texas, including Sabine Fire and Rescue and Smith County ESD 2, began an aggressive fire attack to save the residence. While on the scene, several firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion; however, no further injuries were reported.