Deputy’s Home Catches Fire

TYLER — A Smith County deputy’s rent house sustains heavy damage after catching fire Tuesday morning in Tyler. Officials tell KETK no one was home at the time of the blaze, but a pet rabbit was lost. There was heavy fire damage to at least 3 rooms and the attic. In addition, there was smoke damage throughout the house, at 1115 East Houston Street. Officials say the fire apparently originated under the house, possibly due to a leaking gas line.