Firefighters Battle Structure Blaze In Panhandle

Multiple Crews are battling a structure fire in Panhandle this morning.

Pantex, Skellytown and Panhandle Fire Departments are all working to put out the blaze near the 900 block of Charles Street

Residents are asked to avoid the areas of 8th and North Franklin Street to 11th Street and from Franklin to Oak Streets.

The Panhandle Police Department is also on the scene providing traffic control and ask the public to avoid the area.

A fund has been set up to assist those affected by the fire at Happy State Bank in Panhandle.

Those wishing to donate to the fund can make a deposit to the account for Theresa and Todd Lindsey.

Clothing donations are also requested.

Clothes in the following sizes can be donated:

Men’s – XXL shirts, medium sweats or 36/34 jeans

Women’s – Medium tops, medium bottoms, 7 1/2 shoe

Girl’s – Clothing size 8-10, shoe size 1