New Boston VFD shows quick response to structure fire

An accidental fire made quick work of a building demolition in New Boston Wednesday afternoon.

The fire started about 2 p.m. at 706 N. McCoy Blvd. The building, formerly Texas Car Title and Payday Loan, was in the process of being demolished when the blaze broke out.

Fire officials said demolition crews were cutting metal from the building when sparks ignited the insulation. Since there was no electricity to the building, the demolition crew had planned to let it burn out. However, a passerby saw the flames and called 911 just after 3 p.m.