Posts in category: Structure Fires

At approximately 12:30 AM Saturday, April 29^th, Smith County ESD2’s Dixie Fire, Noonday Fire, Flint-Gresham Fire, Battalion 1, and Captain 1 responded to a residential structure fire on Old Chandler Highway.  

The first arriving fire units reported that the wood frame structure was approximately 50% engulfed in flames, and neighbors advised that it was unoccupied. The fire had already worked throughout the home, even collapsing the roof. After getting a knock-back of the fire from the exterior, firefighters could move to the house’s interior to extinguish the fire. A control time was called at 1:19 AM.  

The Smith County Sheriff’s Office and UT EMS also responded. The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported.  

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.

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.    

At 3:04 PM, on April 26, Tyler Fire Department’s Engine 2, Ladder 2, Engine 4, Engine 7, Battalion Chief 2, and Fire Marshal 7 responded to a residential structure fire with smoke reportedly coming from the roof. No flames were visible.   

Just two minutes later, Engine 2 arrived on scene and advised smoking was visible and there was active fire. A second alarm was dispatched, adding Engine 8 and Engine 10.   

Ladder 2 made entry through the front door, while Engine 2 made entry through the garage. A primary search was completed, and no occupants were found.   

A control time was called at 3:23 PM. UT EMS was on standby for the fire. No injuries were reported. 

Earlier this morning, the Tyler Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sybil Lane. Engine 8, Engine 10, Engine 7, Ladder 2, Battalion 2 and Fire Marshal 7 were initially dispatched and responded to the scene.  

Engine 8 arrived at the residence minutes later and reported fire coming from the roof, and that it had partially collapsed. There was only a single occupant in the home, and they were able to get out on their own.  

The fire in the attic presented a challenge for the firefighters as it moved from one side of the house to the other, eventually breaking free from a hole in the collapsed roof. Engine 2 and Engine 9 were dispatched later in succession for more manpower on the fireground.  

After a knockback of the fire, a control time was called at 12:58AM. All units were clear by 3:08AM. Tyler Police, and UT EMS also responded to the scene. Fire Marshals with the Tyler Fire Department are investigating the source of the fire. 

Earlier this morning, the Tyler Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sybil Lane. Engine 8, Engine 10, Engine 7, Ladder 2, Battalion 2, and Fire Marshal 7 were dispatched. Upon arrival, Engine 8 reported seeing flames from the roof which had partially collapsed. Fortunately, there was only one occupant who had already exited the residence. 

The firefighters faced a challenge in controlling the fire as it spread from one side of the house to the other and broke free from a hole in the collapsed roof. To assist in the effort, Engine 2 and Engine 9 were subsequently dispatched. 

At 12:58 AM, a control time was announced after the fire was knocked back. All units cleared the scene by 3:08 AM. Tyler Police and UT EMS also responded to the fire. The Tyler Fire Department Fire Marshals are investigating the source of the fire. 

At 2:15 AM on Tuesday, April 4th, Tyler Fire’s Engine 2 and Ladder 2 were dispatched for a commercial fire alarm at 4526 S Broadway Ave (Ken’s Pizza) in Tyler.

Upon Engine 2’s arrival, they advised smoke was visible on the structure’s interior, and a full structure fire alarm was dispatched. Battalion 2, Engine 7, Engine 8, and Fire Marshal 7 were dispatched.

Units on scene advised all other units that a large amount of smoke was present inside, but they believed a sprinkler put out any fire that may have been present.

Firefighters searched the interior and exterior of the building for other signs of fire and/or extensions. No fire was found, and Fire units were gradually released from the scene.

No injuries have been reported. The extent of damages, if any, is unknown at this time.

All units cleared the scene at 3:25 AM.

Tyler Fire was dispatched to this location after a report came in that a garage was on fire. First units arrived on scene minutes later and found the garage to be fully engulfed with flames.

A control time was called at 6:38PM. No injuries have been reported at this time. Tyler PD has W Bow St blocked off at this time.

At approximately 10 PM, Smith County ESD2’s Battalion 1, Captain 1, Noonday, Flint-Gresham, and Bullard Fire Departments were dispatched for a reported residence on fire. Upon arrival, Noonday Fire Engine 1 reported that the mobile home was fully involved in flames. 

Fortunately, all occupants were accounted for and outside the residence. Smith Co. Sheriff Deputies were on hand to help, and UT EMS staged nearby for any potential injuries. 

Due to the lack of fire hydrants in the immediate vicinity, firefighters relied on Engines and Tanker trucks to supply water to the scene. Despite this obstacle, the firefighters worked quickly and efficiently, resulting in a control time to be called at 10:35PM. 

The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office was present at the scene to investigate the incident, and the Coffee City Fire Department also responded to help. 

No injuries were reported, but the mobile home was deemed a total loss. The cause of the fire is unknown to Emergency Media, and no further information has been released. 

At 3:13PM on Friday, Noonday Fire, Flint-Gresham Fire, Dixie Fire, and UT EMS were dispatched to a home with a reported attic fire on County Road 194.

Noonday Engine 1 arrived first on scene, reporting heavy fire and smoke from the roof. It was undetermined how far the fire had spread through the attic until crews entered the home, fighting the fire from an attic access in the garage.

After a knockback of the blaze, it was found that the fire hadn’t spread across the attic, meaning it was centralized on the bravo side. Firefighters also attacked from the exterior before getting a ventilation crew to go on the roof. A control time was called at 3:48PM.

Firefighters rescued numerous pets from the home, safely putting them back into the hands of the homeowners. No injuries were reported at the scene. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Great work, gentlemen!

At 2:01 PM Wednesday, a volunteer with the Noonday Fire Department advised Smith County Dispatch that a mobile home at this location had a fire on the front porch spreading to the center. Moments later, Whitehouse Fire, City of Whitehouse Fire, Flint-Gresham Fire, Chapel Hill Fire, UT EMS, and the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office were responding to the scene. At this moment, it was still being determined whether the home was occupied.

Smith County ESD2 Chief 3 arrived first on scene, reporting a double-wide mobile home with heavy fire in the front, heavy smoke coming out of the backside and potential exposure, and a carport on the side of the house. Whitehouse Engine 1 and COW Fire (City of Whitehouse) Engine 102 arrived next, pulling multiple hose lines to the front and rear of the structure for a fast attack. Crews around the back of the structure forced entry, allowing them to attack from the home’s interior. Two tankers arriving from Chapel Hill Fire supplied water to the two engines already on scene.

Flint-Gresham Engine 1 was assigned to a primary search for victims. Moments later, Chief 3 learned that there was only a dog inside the residence and informed the Flint-Gresham firefighters, who were already searching. The pet was rescued and brought outside where the UT EMS crew on standby gave efforts to restore life. Unfortunately the pet did not make it. Firefighters worked hard battling the fire in every possible crook and cranny that the structure held, from the attic to the underside of the home.

The fire was under control at approximately 3:00 PM. The mobile home suffered extensive damage; no injuries were reported. According to the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office, the cause of the fire is believed to be a heat lamp that was on the front porch to keep pets warm.