More Information on Longview Apartment Fire

LONGVIEW — More details have emerged about a fire at the Regency Park Apartments in the 700 block of Gilmer Road in Longview. Firefighters tell KETK contract workers on the roof of the complex were using propane torches, sparking the blaze around 11:30 Tuesday morning. Crews battled a fire on the third floor of one of the apartment buildings. Four apartments were destroyed. Officials say propane torches are often used to melt tar and provide a weather-proof seal. There was a fire at the same apartment complex for the same reason a year ago. Fire officials say they get calls often about construction fires from using propane torches.