Heavy Damage in Tyler Fire

TYLER — Heavy damage is reported in a two-alarm house fire at 1204 North Broadway in Tyler Monday. The initial call was shortly after noon when the caller reported flames were visible from the two story house. According to the Tyler Fire Department, the blaze appears to have started on the back porch and is still under investigation. The residents were not at home when the fire started. There was heavy fire damage to the entire house, including the attic. In addition, there was heavy smoke damage throughout the home. Officials tell KETK the building is a halfway house.