ORANGEFIELD, Texas — An Orangefield man escaped a fire that destroyed his home early Wednesday morning thanks to a smoke detector.
Firefighters from Orange County Emergency Services District Two were sent to the fire in the 2800 block of Oila Rd at about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday.
When firefighters arrived they found the home already engulfed in flames according to Captain Elgin Browning of ESD Two.
The homeowner, who was alone in the home, told 12News that he was able to make it out of his home after he was awakened and alerted to the fire by a smoke detector.
He said he lost years of memories but was thankful to be alive.
Firefighters from Orange County Emergency Services Districts Three and Four, Pinehurst, and West Orange fire departments also responded and helped fight the blaze.
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