The Ellis County Press: Flames engulf an Ellis County home Flames engulf an Ellis County home ================================================================================ Editor on 01/29/2009 12:23:00 MICHAEL HIX _Ellis County Sheriff's Office_ FLAMES fully-engulfed a rural Ellis County home around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14. The fire completely destroyed the three-bedroom brick home on FM 780. Cause of the fire is being investigated.