Residential House Fire Claims Walker St. Home

On Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 3:44 A.M., the City of Marlin Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at the corner of Walker Street and Capps Street. Upon receipt of the alarm, mutual aid assistance from the Marlin Volunteer Fire Department was requested. The Fire Chief reported to Fire Station 2 and responded to the scene with the department’s ladder truck. While en-route, additional firefighting resources were requested from the Kosse VFD, Bremond VFD, and Lott VFD. The first fire unit arrived on scene within 4-minutes to find a two-story, large floor plan, brick dwelling fully involved in fire. Due to the large body of fire and level of involvement, crews immediately launched defensive fire attack operations using high-volume streams from apparatus-mounted turrets and an aerial ladder-mounted turret. High radiant heat levels forced crews to reposition emergency vehicles several times during the incident. Because of the close proximity of nearby homes, vehicles, and vegetation, hoses were positioned to provide exposure protection. Fire crews remained at the scene for over seven (7) hours performing fire attack and overhaul operations. The Marlin Volunteer Fire Department provided on-scene rehabilitation services for emergency personnel. Several benevolent citizens provided breakfast for the crews operating at the scene.

No occupants were at home at the time of the fire. The State Fire Marshal’s Office will be assisting with the fire investigation. At the time of this report, the fire’s cause remains under investigation. No citizen or first responder injuries or fatalities occurred as a result of this fire or firefighting operations. Two (2) City of Marlin Fire Department units sustained minor heat damage due to the high amounts of radiant heat at the scene. No other properties were damaged as a result of this fire.