Fires lead to destroyed residence, damaged vehicle

Above, members of the Slaton Fire Department work the scene of a fire in the 900 block of S. Oklahoma St. Saturday night (March 20). The house was fully engulfed, and while quickly extinguised by SFD and other departments, it was deemed a total loss. Red Cross was called and the resident who was living on the property at the time is now with family, and their pet is in a shelter. Right, SPD responded to a report of a vehicle fire Monday (March 22) in the 1100 block of S. 3rd St. The caller said a tire was on fire, and believed someone set tire on fire. The State Fire Marshal has been called to assist in the investigation. (Photo courtesy of the Slaton Police Department)