Candle blamed in fire that destroyed abandoned Tyler retail building
Candle blamed in fire that destroyed abandoned Tyler retail building By KLTV Digital Media Staff | April 1, 2021 at 10:44 AM CDT - Updated April 1 at 10:44 AM
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A candle likely sparked the fire that destroyed an abandoned retail building in downtown Tyler, according to the Tyler Fire Department.
On March 11, firefighters responded to a call in the 500 block of North Spring Avenue. By the time crews arrived, the building was engulfed in flames.
After putting the fire out, investigators later discovered the remains of a candle near the area where they believe the fire started, according to Assistant Fire Marshal Brandon Davis.
Tyler apartment fire possibly sparked by lightning Apartment fire (Source: KLTV) By Jeff Chavez | January 6, 2021 at 10:34 AM CST - Updated January 6 at 11:08 AM
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A fire at an apartment complex in Tyler may have been started by a lightning strike, according to Tyler Fire Department.
One building at the complex was evacuated. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters were dispatched just before 10 a.m.
Assistant Fire Chief Joey Hooton said the fire may have been started by a lightning strike.
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Tyler motel fire started in fireplace (Source: KLTV) By KLTV Digital Media Staff | December 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM CST - Updated December 17 at 10:00 AM
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A fire was extinguished Thursday morning in a two-story motel complex that began in a fireplace and moved to the chimney, according to Captain Daniel Smith with the Tyler Fire Department.
The fire occurred at Studio 6 Extended Stay, Building 14, in the 3300 block of Troup Highway. 3300 block of Troup Highway (Source: KLTV)
Captain Smith said the damage was contained to one building and all residents were out of the building.
There is smoke and water damage but no injuries were reported, according to Smith.