UPDATED STORY: A massive fire at an 18-unit apartment building has left 30 people displaced, with the building declared a total loss.
The fire quickly became uncontrollable before help could reach the scene, and emergency responders are still working to assess the full damage.
As of now, officials have not reported any fatalities or injuries.
The search of the affected buildings is ongoing, and it is too early to determine the full extent of harm.
In addition to the apartment building, two buses were damaged, though neither was a total loss. Twenty-one fire department units responded to the scene, where a total of four structure fires were reported. Three fires have been declared total losses, with Habitat for Humanity being the only structure remaining largely intact. The animal shelter was unharmed.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the fires.
Officials said wind does come into play in how the fires spread.
PREVIOUS STORY:
The Killen Police Department says fire crews are working to contain a 'large fire' on Sunday afternoon along Atkinson Avenue.
The following streets are temporarily closed:
• WS Young Drive from Rancier Avenue to Veterans Memorial Blvd.
• WS Young Drive at Atkinson Avenue
• Rancier Avenue at Liberty Street
• Atkinson Avenue at Commerce Drive
• Rancier Avenue to 38th Street
•. Rancier Avenue from 38th Street to Veterans Memorial Blvd.
This is a developing story.
