Media Release from Bryan Fire Department 11/02/2026:
(BRYAN, TX) – On November 1, 2026, at approximately 5:32 a.m., the Bryan Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle striking a building at 2289 N. Earl Rudder Freeway. While en route, responding crews received additional information indicating a possible fire at the scene.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that a vehicle had struck a duplex and multiple parked vehicles, resulting in fires involving several vehicles and a mobile home.
The vehicle initially struck the corner of a duplex, causing structural damage. The affected unit was unoccupied at the time of the incident, and the adjoining unit was not impacted.
Occupants of the mobile home were safely evacuated prior to firefighters’ arrival. Bryan Fire crews quickly brought the fires under control and extinguished them, preventing further damage.
Three residents and two pets were displaced as a result of the incident. The displaced residents were assisted by friends and family.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.
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