Fire crews extinguish La Ventana blaze in Marble Falls
MARBLE FALLS — Firefighters quickly contained a blaze in the kitchen of a home in the La Ventana subdivision early Feb. 6.
The cause of the fire at the dwelling in the 400 block of Cielo Circle remains under undetermined, investigators said. No injuries were reported and damages — mainly from water — are estimated at $6,000.
“It appeared to have started in the kitchen area near the stove,” said Fire Marshal Johnny Caraway.
Weldon McCutchen of Mac’s Carpet Cleaning was the only person in the house at the time the blaze started about 9:15 a.m. He had just set up his cleaning equipment when the fire alarm went off, he said.
“Some of the fire coming out was pretty high,” he said. “I got out of the house and called 911.”
Firefighters said they quickly contained the blaze after arriving. Crews inspected other areas of the residence to ensure the fire hadn’t spread through the air ducts, ceiling and walls.
The house is listed for sale on the RE/MAX of Marble Falls website. Owners Stephen Fitzer and wife Wendy do not live at the residence, but a new occupant is scheduled to move in during the next three weeks, officials said.
Smoke could be seen coming out of the garage and a second story window. Caraway said most of the damage was contained to the kitchen area.
Marble Falls Fire Rescue, the Horseshoe Bay Fire Department, Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department, Marble Falls Area EMS Inc. and Marble Falls police responded to the emergency call.
By 10:30 a.m., firefighters began mopping up.
IN PHOTO: Marble Falls Fire Rescue firefighters prepare to enter a residence in the 400 block of Cielo Circle in Marble Falls after a caller reported flames in the home about 9:15 a.m. Feb. 6. Investigators say the blaze appears to have started in the kitchen. No injuries were reported and first-responders kept flames from spreading beyond the kitchen, they said. Additional public safety personnel included the Horseshoe Bay Fire Department, Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department, Marble Falls Area EMS Inc. and Marble Falls police. The blaze was extinguished by 10:30 a.m. Staff photo by Daniel Clifton