Tyler House Fire Causes Heavy Damage

TYLER — Fire has caused considerable damage to a Tyler home. The two-alarm blaze, just before 1:45 Tuesday afternoon, was at 606 NNW Loop 323. The initial call was received at 1:40 p.m. Upon arrival, fire crews reported heavy smoke coming from the residence and called for the 2nd alarm. Five engines and one Ladder Company, along with a district chief and an investigator, responded to the scene.

It is believed the fire originated near a sofa in the living room. The structure suffered heavy fire damage in the room where the fire started and heavy smoke damage in the rest of the house. Investigators with the Tyler Fire Marshal’s Office continue their investigation into the cause of the fire.