Evacuation order lifted after industrial fire near Tyler Pounds airport
Posted/updated on: November 21, 2025 at 9:49 am
UPDATE: As of Friday morning, Smith County ESD2 said the evacuation order has been lifted. The affected areas included FM 724 between County Road 1147 to 1151. ..
TYLER — Firefighters worked to extinguish a large industrial fire near the Tyler Pounds Airport, Thursday night. According to our news partner KETK, Smith County ESD 2, the fire is at the intersection of Highway 64 and Toll 49. Drivers are asked to avoid that area.
Residents on County Road 1151, County Road 1147 and FM 724 are asked to evacuate their homes as firefighters continue to work to extinguish the fire. A shelter for residents has been set up at Pleasant Retreat UMC at 417 County Rd 1143 in Tyler.
According to Nikki Simmons with ESD 2, no injuries have been reported. Members of the Lindale Fire Department, the Tyler Fire Department, ESD 2 and a hazmat team are currently working to put out the fire and contain any chemicals at the site that could be carried away by rain.
