Smith County Evacuation Lifted
Posted/updated on: September 9, 2011 at 7:46 am
TYLER — Smith County evacuations have now been lifted after crews were able to contain that fire, according to KETK. Residents are allowed to return home. The Smith County Fire Marshal late Wednesday afternoon reported an active fire that crews were fighting at County Road 26. The fire was approximately 5 blocks away from the Jackson Heights fire Monday night. So far, 430 acres have burned in the CR 26 blaze, with 75% containment. Authorities now say arson is suspected, but the cause is not yet confirmed. They say a person of interest has been questioned, but no arrests have been made.
