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No injuries reported after overnight fire in Bishop

The fire began just after midnight, and firefighters managed to control the blaze within two hours.
Credit: Bishop Police Department

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Officials are investigating the cause of a house fire in Bishop Texas that happened early in the morning of Jan. 3rd. Fortunately, there are no injuries associated with the blaze.

Just after midnight, fire crews responded to a residential fire in the 4400 block just off FM 3354. The structure was engulfed in flames when crews arrived.

Nueces County E.S.D. #3 partnered with the Bishop Police Department and  the Nueces County Sheriff Department to combat the blaze. Annaville Fire Department, Robstown Fire Department, and Kleberg County Fire & Rescue also responded to assist.

Officials say that all occupants safely escaped the structure, and no injuries were reported. At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown. 

Credit: Bishop Police Department

The local American Red Cross has been contacted, and authorities say that the family's immediate needs and temporary housing needs are being provided for.

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