CORRAL CITY, Texas — Some North Texas firefighters started doing double duty Thursday as they helped save the life of a fawn while also putting out a grass fire.
A little after 6 p.m. on Thursday, Denton County Emergency Services District responded to a call for multiple for multiple grass fires along I-35W near Corral City, Texas.
Due to dry conditions, the grass fire eventually grew to 40-50 acres. The cause is currently unknown while no injuries were reported and no structures were involved.
While fighting the fire, firefighters came upon a fawn, a young deer, and were able to rescue it and provide it with oxygen. The fawn was turned over to the Texas Game Warden.
Argyle Police Department transported the fawn to WildRescue, Inc. and Rabbit Rescue where she received fluids. Just after 9 a.m. on Friday, officials reported the fawn was up and about, walking on her own, and was hungry. Later in the day, the fawn was transported to Fawns and Friends to continue her rehabilitation.
Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 Engine 514, Brush 514, Engine 511, Brush 511, Chief 510 and Flower Mound Fire Department Engine 506 and Brush responded to the scene.
The Denton County Emergency Services District is a political subdivision of the State of Texas dedicated to providing fire protection, fire prevention education, and emergency medical services in the communities of Argyle, Bartonville, Copper Canyon, Corral City, Northlake and surrounding areas of Denton County.
This organization operates out of three fire stations (Station 511, Station 513 and Station 514) and is a combination department that provides services to more than 42,000 residents within 65 square miles.