Firefighters Battle Two Morning Fires

TYLER — The Tyler Fire Department responded to two separate structure fires early Friday morning. The first incident was reported at 2:00 a.m. in the 2300 block of Pinkerton St. Upon arrival, firefighters reported heavy fire conditions. Two nearby vehicles were also damaged in the fire. Five engines and one Ladder Company, along with a district chief and an investigator, responded to the two-alarm incident.

The fire is under investigation. Initial reports indicate that the fire originated in the living room, near an area where electronic appliances were located. The residents said they were awakened by an activated smoke detector. The American Red Cross was notified and is assisting the four occupants displaced by the fire. No injuries were reported.

The second fire was reported around 6:00 in the 3100 block of Sunnybrook. Upon arrival, firefighters reported heavy fire involvement of the roof. Five engines and one Ladder Company, along with a district chief and an investigator, also responded to the two-alarm incident. Initial reports indicate that the fire originated in a hall closet, where the home’s central heat and air unit was located. The fire spread into the attic but was later controlled. The Tyler Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate.