Apartment Fire Causes Heavy Danage

TYLER — The Tyler Fire Department responded to a two-alarm structure fire at the Town Village South Apartments, 200 Muller Garden. The initial call was received at shortly after 4:15 yesterday afternoon and the caller reported a building on fire. The fire apparently originated in one of the apartments, possibly caused by a cigarette. Residents were at home when the fire started, but were not injured. There was heavy fire damage to at least 4 apartments, heavy smoke damage to 4 apartments, and moderate smoke damage to 8 apartments.