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Heard on: Caldwell County Sheriff, Lockhart and Luling Police · 1/9/2026 08:46 PM
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Austin unit, stand by for structure fire.
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Belmont Fire, Ottine Fire, Belmont Fire, Oesteen Fire being at the North State Highway 80 at County Road 259.
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Fire destroys chicken house near TX-80

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from multiple departments, including Belmont and Ottine, responded to a fully involved structure fire near North State Highway 80 and County Road 259 in Martindale, Texas. The blaze appeared to start in a chicken house and was reported to be spreading to nearby structures. Emergency units coordinated station responses and on-scene support to contain the fire.

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TX-80 & Co Rd 259, Martindale, TX 78655
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