Hidalgo County Emergency: Alton Fire and La Joya Car Crash Update

A night of emergencies has ensued in Hidalgo County, with firefighters battling flames in Alton and a car crash in La Joya leading to hospitalizations.

Fire Breaks Out in Alton

Details are still emerging from the Alton community in Hidalgo County where a fire broke out earlier. As of now, it’s known that the Mission and McAllen Fire Departments are on the scene, working tirelessly to extinguish the flames. Information regarding the cause of the fire, what is burning, or if there have been any injuries is currently scarce. However, the Alton Police Department is expected to release more details soon.

La Joya Car Crash Under Investigation

Meanwhile, in the City of La Joya, a single-vehicle crash has left two people in hospital. The incident occurred early in the morning when authorities received a call about a vehicle on fire on Circle Sixth Street near Mile Four. The vehicle had reportedly crashed into a ditch and caught fire, ejecting both occupants.

Investigation Suspects Alcohol Involvement

Manuel Casa De La Hoya, police spokesperson, provided some insight into the accident. “Based on the marks that were left, it looks like they went off the road, lost control, went into a ditch, went airborne, apparently flipped a few times, landed, and, of course, got ejected,” he explained. Authorities suspect alcohol may have been involved in the incident, as beer containers were found at the scene. The case remains under investigation.