BIG SPRING, Texas — Two people are recovering after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Big Spring.
This happened during the night of March 12 at the Bent Tree Apartments. Unit number two was a total loss.
The Big Spring Fire Department, Howard County Volunteers and Midland Fire Department assisted with the fire. Big Spring Emergency Management personnel, the Red Cross and the Salvation Army made a reunification center at First Baptist Church for those affected by the fire. Food, blankets and water were provided to those in need.
At 6:30 p.m., all three fire agencies had been working for over two hours to control the fire. An hour later, the Howard County Volunteers and Midland Fire Department were released, while the Big Spring Fire Department stayed on the scene overnight.
No first responders were hurt, and none of the other units were damaged. However, two people were taken to the hospital with one of them sustaining minor burns. Firefighters are still trying to find the cause.
There have also been calls made about donations for those who lost everything. People can drop off water, blankets, air mattresses, food or clothes to the Coronado Hills leasing office at 801 West Mercy Drive.