Covering Converse: Rash of overnight house fires following storms

CONVERSE, Texas — The Converse Fire Department battled several overnight house fires as strong storms rolled through the area on Thursday night.

According to a Facebook post, the department responded to five fires in the area.

"Four of the homes were saved/spared," the post states. "Unfortunately, one home was heavily involved upon arrival, through the roof, and a loss."

No one was hurt in any of the fires and the families involved are getting some assistance.