The City of Euless launched a first responder drone program in July of 2025.
EULESS, Texas — Euless first responder drone technology helps with quick response to an overnight apartment fire, officials say.
According to Euless Fire, crews were dispatched to an apartment fire in the 1200 block of El Camino Real around 1 a.m. Thursday morning.
The City of Euless launched a first responder drone program in July of 2025.
Fire crews say they launched the drone before arriving on scene and were able to see flames coming through the roof of the apartments.
Crews quickly initiated a second-alarm response before arriving on scene and were able to have additional resources available to help fight the flames faster, officials say.
Upon arrival, fire crews were notified by someone outside that a resident was still inside the building. Firefighters were able to access the victim quickly, pulling her to safety through the window. The 96-year-old female was transported to the hospital for treatment of some burns sustained to her hand but was otherwise in good condition, crews say.
One building sustaining four apartment units was damaged, according to officials. The Red Cross is on scene assisting the victims who were displaced.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.