Day Care Center Closed by Fire

VAN — Crews extinguished a day care center fire in Van Sunday, but not before considerable damage was done. The blaze at the Little Vandal Day Care Center on FM 314 appears to be accidental and started in a resource/store room in the center of the facility, according to authorities. The center suffered extensive fire, smoke, and heat damage and will be closed until further notice. Any parent needing information on the status of the day care center is urged to contact Julie Jackson at 903-590-0035. Day care center officials stated that they believe that they have contacted all the parents of children who are currently enrolled. The center has an enrollment that fluctuates between 50-60 children each day.