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STRUCTURE FIRE @ 515 E ERWIN ST, TYLER – 4/28/2023

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At 2:10 PM, on April 28th, Tyler Fire Department’s Engine 1, Engine 7, Engine 6, Ladder 1, Battalion 1, and Fire Marshal 7 responded to a commercial structure fire with smoke coming from the 4th floor.

In just three minutes, firefighters were on scene and made entry into the building. Fire was found on the 4th floor, and a primary search was initiated. It was known that there was at least one squatter in the building, with others attempting to renter. Tyler Police was requested to the scene. Approximately five occupants were removed from the building.

A control time was called at 2:30 PM. Firefighters checked each floor to ensure there was no fire extension and that all occupants were out. No injuries were reported.

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STRUCTURE FIRE @ 8100BLK KEVIN DR, TYLER – 4/26/23

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At 12:33 PM, on April 26, Tyler Fire Department’s Engine 5, Ladder 2, Engine 7, Engine 10, Battalion Chief 2, and Fire Marshal 7 responded to a residential structure fire possibly caused by a vehicle fire in the garage.   

Just minutes later, Battalion Chief 2 advised heavy smoke was visible from S Broadway Ave. A second alarm was dispatched, adding Engine 9 and Engine 4. Engine 2 cleared from another call and responded to the fire as well. 

Upon Battalion Chief 2’s arrival, he advised the house was fully engulfed in flames with power lines down in front of the residence. No occupants were reported to be in the home at the time of the fire.  

Engine 5 was soon disregarded, and a control time was called at 12:55 PM. No injuries were reported.  

All units were clear from the scene shortly after 2:00 PM.    

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STRUCTURE FIRE @11390 WOOD LN, TYLER – 10/13/2022  

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At 4:27 PM on Thursday, Red Springs Fire, Lindale Fire, Dixie Fire, and UT EMS were dispatched for a report of a house on fire near County Road 330 and County Road 331. While crews were responding, a Battalion Chief advised dispatch to add Chapel Hill Fire and Winona Fire to the call as there was a large amount of smoke in the sky. Red Springs Engine 1 arrived within minutes, advising all incoming units of a structure fully involved with grass fires surrounding.   

Firefighters used the engine’s deck gun to get an initial attack on the fire, blasting the roofline with mass amounts of water. As tanker trucks staged nearby prepared with water, the attack on the fire turned to hand tools and hand lines, breaking apart the burnt rubble to check for fire extensions.    

The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire. The fire’s cause is under investigation by the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office. No Injuries were reported. 

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Structure Fire @11000BLK FM 850 9/23/22

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At 6:18 PM on Friday evening, Chapel Hill Fire, Jackson Heights Fire, Winona Fire, and UT EMS were dispatched to a structure fire at the 11000 block of FM 850. Jackson Heights Engine 1 arrived first on the scene advising incoming units of a double-wide mobile home about 50% involved with flames.  

Firefighters swiftly pulled a 2 ½ inch hose line for immediate suppression as secondary units set up a supply line for Jackson Engine 1. Firefighters utilized their master stream to knock back flames from the center of the mobile home before entering with hand lines for further suppression.  

Additionally, units from Red Springs Fire and Arp Fire were requested to the scene for more manpower on the fireground. As a result of the fire, the floor in the mobile home was collapsing under firefighters, so they moved to work the exterior. After pulling down multiple sheetrock walls to ensure the fire was out, a control time was called at 7:02 PM.  

Firefighters continued to rotate crews from rehab to working around the structure until night fell. A Smith County Fire Marshal was requested to the scene for investigations; the cause of the fire is unknown at this time. All units were clear of the scene at 9:00 PM. 

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Structure Fire @5800BLK Palo Pinto Dr, Tyler – 9/4/22

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At 7:29 PM on Sunday evening, the Tyler Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on Palo Pinto Drive where neighbors reported seeing smoke coming from the garage. Tyler Fire Engine 8 arrived on the scene minutes later and reported heavy smoke from the garage. Firefighters worked inside extinguishing the fire, checking different areas of the home for extensions of the fire. A control time for the fire was called at 7:46 PM.

In an unusual turn of events, about an hour later, a resident who lived houses down from the first fire ran to firefighters to tell them that her attic was on fire. Luckily, firefighters acted swiftly and extinguished a small fire in the attic. No injuries were reported from either fire. UT EMS and Tyler Police also responded to the scene for assistance.

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LARGE GRASS FIRE @CR492/CR35 – JULY 12TH, 2022  

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At 2:05 PM on July 12th, 2022, Lindale Fire was dispatched to a grass fire in a hay meadow just west of the intersection of CR 492 and CR 35, also known as Lavender Rd. When units arrived, they found a fast-moving fire, that was about 3 acres in size, with structures and vehicles endangered. Shortly after, Red Springs Fire and Dixie Fire Departments were dispatched to this location for more trucks and firefighters.  

Some firefighters battled the dozens of hay bales across the meadow with gusting wind, while others tried to protect the structures and vehicles on the property. A Deputy from the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office was called to the scene where they issued a citation to the person who started a controlled burn during a burn ban, that ultimately got out of control. In total 6 brush trucks, 4 engines, 1 tanker, 1 dozer, and 3 other support/command units were at the scene.  

As of 6:30M, there were still units at this location, roughly 15 acres have been burned.

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BRUSH FIRE @County Road 3158, Smith County

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Just before 5PM, Jackson Heights VFD received a call for public service on a grass fire. Upon arrival, Jackson VFD found two acres on fire and asked for a full alarm. Chapel Hill and Winona VFD were then paged out to head to CR 3158 to assist. A dozer from Red Springs VFD was later requested.

Firefighters battled the fire line in the Texas heat and in the end, an estimated 20 acres were burned. A control time for the grass fire was called at 8:13PM and all units are now clear of the scene.

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2:51PM: 2 ALARM STRUCTURE FIRE @2600 S SE LOOP 323 – SMOKE AND FLAMES VISIBLE

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At 2:45 PM this afternoon, the City of Tyler Fire Department received a call for an apartment fire at 2601 S Southeast Loop 323, the Fox Run apartments.

Engine 7, Engine 8, Engine 2, Ladder 2, Battalion 2, and Fire Marshal 7 were dispatched to the scene where flames were coming from an upper balcony. Engine 8 arrived on scene first and started with a fast attack on the balcony. Other units arrived and assisted.

At 3:01 PM a second alarm call was dispatched for Engine 9 but was quickly disregarded because the firefighters on scene had the fire out. Engine 9 was moved to operate out of Station 2 for coverage in the south.

Oncor is assisting with getting power back to the units in the building as it was cut off for fire suppression.

It is unknown to RCEMedia what caused the fire and if there were any injuries. All units were clear of the scene around 4:30 PM.