Hunting lodge decimated after hours-long blaze

Firefighters say cause is unknown

By Hali Mecklin | on March 25, 2026

Staff writer Hali Mecklin

The Spanish-style hacienda on Monte Cruz Ranch ignited March 25, and Uvalde’s fire chief said it took 30,000 gallons of water to extinguish.

Richard H. Krusemark

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By mgarcia@ulnnow.com | on March 25, 2026

Richard Harry Krusemark, 77, of Bossier City, Louisiana, formerly of Uvalde, died on March 17, 2026, at his residence. Visitation is set for 10 a.m. June 6 at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home in Haughton, Louisiana. A funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. He was born on Dec. 14, 1948, in McAllen to Meta (Schroeder) and Harry Fred Krusemark. […]