Industrial fire near Tyler Pounds under investigation
Posted/updated on: November 24, 2025 at 6:11 pm
SMITH COUNTY — A large industrial fire that broke out Thursday night near the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is now being investigated by the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office.
The fire, engulfed a 26,000-square-foot metal building storing plastic and oil products off Highway 64 West, near Toll 49 and Tyler Pounds Airport. At its height, firefighters from Tyler, Lindale and Smith County Emergency Services District 2 responded to the fire. Authorities evacuated nearby residents around 8 p.m., relocating them to a local church, with the evacuation order lifted at 11:30 p.m.
Firefighters continued to battle the fire overnight, and the building’s roof partially collapsed. No injuries were reported and Tyler Pounds airport operations were unaffected. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said that air quality was unaffected. The Smith County Fire Marshall’s Office said hazmat crews would remain on-site for several days while the investigation continues.
