- November 5, 2025
McAllen Firefighters Respond to Early Morning Apartment Fire
Quick Response Saves Lives
At approximately 12:21 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, the McAllen Fire Department responded to a report of an apartment fire in the 1300 block of South 6th Street. Firefighters were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, crews discovered heavy fire and thick smoke coming from an apartment located on the first floor of the complex. Firefighters quickly began efforts to extinguish the fire, evacuate residents from the 8-plex apartment buildings, and provide medical attention to those in need.
Thanks to their rapid response, the fire was brought under control before it could spread to additional units. Two individuals were transported to a local hospital for medical evaluations. The cause of the fire remains unknown and is under investigation.