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H-E-B in Fort Worth closed after catching fire
An H-E-B store in Fort Worth caught fire on Thursday. Firefighters have since contained the blaze, which began in the store's meat department. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more on this breaking news.
FORT WORTH, Texas - A Fort Worth H-E-B store will remain closed on Friday following an electrical fire that started in a meat case.
Fire at Fort Worth H-E-B
What we know:
The multi-alarm fire broke out at the H-E-B Alliance store in Fort Worth on Thursday afternoon.
H-E-B said the store experienced an isolated electrical fire in a meat case.
No one was injured, according to H-E-B.
The store is located at 3451 Heritage Trace Parkway, and was the first H-E-B to open in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth Fire said at 8:30 p.m. that the fire had been contained. Saginaw Fire and Haslet Fire could also be seen on sight assisting.
A large fan from DFW Airport was brought in to help with the smoke inside the store.
What they're saying:
H-E-B released the following statement to FOX 4 on the fire:
"H-E-B Alliance experienced an isolated electrical fire in a meat case. It has been contained and there were no injuries. The store is closed today while we clean the area and replace affected products. We will provide an update once this process is complete."
Craig Trojecek, Public Information Officer for the Fort Worth Fire Department, said their main objective was clearing out smoke still in the store.
"Right now, our main tactical objective is to mitigate some of the smoke stuff outside as well," Trojacek told FOX 4's Amelia Jones.
What we don't know:
H-E-B is still assessing the extent of the damage to the store and the products that may have been affected.
The company said they're optimistic the store will reopen on Saturday.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the Fort Worth Fire Department and H-E-B.