Several Texas fire departments were dispatched on Friday after a construction-related spark ignited a fire inside the Concan Fire Department, briefly threatening the station before crews brought the situation under control.
The incident occurred as workers were finishing construction upgrades inside the building. According to the department, the blaze started after “a spark from welding” caught fire within the station. The flames spread quickly enough to trigger a large emergency response, but firefighters were able to contain the fire before it extended beyond the property.
Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported, and the damage—while disruptive—was limited to the station itself. Firefighters on duty acted immediately, containing the flames despite the presence of building materials and construction equipment that can heighten fire risk.
Multiple regional departments responded to assist, demonstrating strong interagency support. Units from Uvalde FD, Sabinal FD, Knippa FD, Utopia FD, and Uvalde EMS arrived to help secure the area and ensure the blaze did not rekindle.
In a public statement, Sheriff Ruben Nolasco shared the department’s detailed update, stating:
Earlier today, we experienced an unfortunate incident at our fire station. As many of you know, we have been finishing up construction work. During that process, a spark from welding ignited a small fire inside the station.
We are very thankful to report that no one was injured. The damage is limited to property only, and our crews acted quickly to contain the situation. Operations will continue as normal while we address the repairs.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to our neighboring departments for their quick response and support:
Uvalde Fire Department
Sabinal Fire Department
Knippa Fire Department
Utopia Fire Department
Uvalde EMS
Your assistance means the world to us and demonstrates the strength of our regional fire service partnership.
We appreciate your support and understanding as we work through this setback. Our commitment to serving this community remains as strong as ever,"** said the Concan Fire Department.
The internal fire comes at a time when the station has been undergoing a series of improvements—work that often involves welding, cutting, or electrical upgrades that increase onsite hazards. Fire officials noted that construction-related sparks can ignite even small amounts of debris or dust.
Despite the disruption, the station emphasized that emergency response capabilities remain fully operational. Repairs are expected to begin immediately, and operations will continue uninterrupted.
The incident also highlights the cooperative strength of rural fire departments across Texas, where mutual aid agreements often play a critical role in responding to sudden emergencies—even when they occur within a fire station itself.
Originally reported by Luke Whitney in Kens 5.
