House Fire and Flooding in Collin County Due to Severe Storms

House Fire in McKinney

• 🏠 McKinney Fire Department is investigating a house fire that occurred overnight.
• ⚡ The cause is suspected to be lightning from severe storms.
• ⚠️ The home, located in a new subdivision, was occupied, but the homeowner was inside and unharmed.
• 💥 The fire caused significant damage, with the roof completely burned and the top of the house charred.

Road Closure in Frisco Due to High Water

• 🚗 A major road closure is in effect in downtown Frisco due to high water.
• 🏗️ The closure is near a $70 million downtown revamp project, which may be contributing to drainage issues.
• 🌊 This same road has flooded three times in the past week, indicating a recurring problem.

Storm Impacts Across North Texas

• ⛈️ Residents across Collin County and North Texas are waking up to the impacts of the overnight storms.
• 📊 The storms brought both fire risks and significant flooding concerns.