Edinburg FD battle two large fires, investigation underway

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Fire Department is investigating two large fires that occurred on Saturday.

Edinburg firefighters responded to the first fire that occurred north of Edinburg on Red Gate Road.

According to officials, the fire involved three abandoned structures located directly off southbound Frontage Road.

The fire was extinguished with the help of several agencies including Pharr, Edcouch, San Manuel and McAllen Fire Departments.

Fire crews responded to a second fire located South of FM 490 between the airport and the racetrack.

City officials say the fire traveled tow...