Early Friday morning, severe thunderstorms swept across North Texas, triggering at least six structure fires and setting the stage for a weekend of continued high-risk weather. Fire officials have confirmed that lightning was the direct cause of at least a couple of these blazes, underscoring the immediate danger of the storms.

Emergency services across the region, including Denton County and Dallas, responded to the separate structure fires in the early morning hours. Notably, no injuries have been reported in connection with any of the incidents.

Fires Confirmed in Dallas and Denton County

Fire incidents reported throughout the North Texas area include:

• Frisco: A two-story home fire with flames extending through the roof was reported near State Highway 121 and Ohio Drive. A separate Frisco incident involved a confirmed lightning strike, causing light smoke in the attic.
• Dallas: A two-alarm fire was reported in the basement of a high-rise building off Ross Avenue.
• Denton County: Multiple two-story homes were affected across various suburbs, including a residence in Double Oak with smoke from the garage and a home in Northlake with heavy fire coming from the roof. Flower Mound also reported two separate house fires, one involving the garage attic and another caused by an attic fire.

Critical Weather Alert for the Weekend

North Texas residents must remain vigilant as the region prepares for a high-risk severe weather event moving in Friday night and continuing into the weekend.

The primary concerns for this next wave of thunderstorms include:

• Strong Winds and Tornado Potential: There is an increased risk for tornadoes, particularly in areas west of Interstate 35 (I-35).
• Flooding: Heavy rainfall is anticipated, with totals potentially reaching 4 to 5 inches by Saturday, significantly increasing the flood risk across the entire region.

Homeowners are strongly advised to take precautions against lightning and prepare for potential flooding and high winds.