Family evacuated in house fire
Posted/updated on: February 4, 2026 at 4:38 pm
TYLER — Crews responded to a house fire west of Tyler near State Highway 31 on Tuesday night, forcing a family of 10 to evacuate. According to Smith County Emergency Services District 2 spokesperson Nikki Simmons and our news partner KETK, the fire started on the back porch of a home in the 9700 block of Hill N. Dale Road. The flames quickly spread from the porch into the attic and firefighters were forced to take a defensive approach upon arrival.
Simmons said homeowners alerted first responders that a gun safe containing ammunition was inside the home, which is an important safety concern for firefighters on scene.
The family was able to move their vehicles away from the house before the fire spread further. No injuries were reported and crews were able to contain the flames.
The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office will investigate the cause of the fire.
