Fireman Displaced by Fire

MARSHALL – An East Texas fire department is accepting donations to help a fireman who is the victim of a fire. The donations are for Hallsville fireman Terry Richardson. Fire broke out in his home on Walkers Mill Road, north of Hallsville, shortly before 3:15 Tuesday afternoon. The roof of the home is completely gone and two rooms have been gutted. The fire, which started in the home attic, was fanned by strong winds. What caused the fire has not been announced. The Marshall News Messenger reports donations may be taken to the Hallsville Fire Department on North Central Street, which is open 24 hours a day.