Moulton Fire Department Responds to Mobile Home Blaze

Six trucks and 20 personnel battled the Sunday evening fire on SH 95 south of the town.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:39pm

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The Moulton Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire that occurred this past Sunday at around 7:15 p.m. on SH 95 south of Moulton. Six trucks and 20 personnel from the Moulton Fire Department and Lavaca County EMS arrived on the scene to battle the blaze, which was caused by a furnace in the fifth-wheel camper trailer.

Why it matters

Mobile home and RV fires can spread rapidly and pose a serious threat to public safety, requiring a quick and coordinated response from local fire departments. The Moulton Fire Department's ability to rapidly deploy resources and contain the fire highlights their preparedness and commitment to protecting the community.

The details

According to Moulton Fire Chief Tim Hale, the fire started in the furnace of the mobile home, which was a fifth-wheel camper trailer. The fire department was able to extinguish the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.

  • The fire occurred on Sunday, April 10, 2026 at around 7:15 p.m.

The players

Moulton Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and extinguished the mobile home fire.

Tim Hale

The fire chief of the Moulton Fire Department who provided details about the incident.

Lavaca County EMS

The emergency medical services team that assisted the Moulton Fire Department in responding to the fire.

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The takeaway

The Moulton Fire Department's swift and effective response to this mobile home fire highlights the importance of having a well-trained and equipped local fire department to protect communities from the dangers of residential blazes.