Shortly before 9 p.m. on Sunday night, Honey Grove Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of S 5th Street in downtown Honey Grove.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a large commercial structure fully involved and the threat to other buildings prompted a large response from surrounding agencies.
Telephone, Dodd City, Bonham Fire Departments together with Fannin County Constable Precinct 3 and Honey Grove Police Department provided traffic control around the street to protect equipment.
As the situation grew, mutual aid was requested and Leonard VFD, Lamar County Departments of Roxton, Brookston, Tigertown, Hopewell, Lamar Point, Lamar County OEM responded, as well as Cooper VFD, Fannin County OEM and Texas Division of Emergency Management who responded for accountability and resource management.