KILGORE, Texas — The Gregg County Fire Marshal's Office has ruled a fire that destroyed the Kilgore Best Western motel in June an accident.
Mark Moore, Gregg County fire marshal, said Wednesday morning the fire's cause was electrical and the blaze started in an air conditioner on the second floor.
The fire at the motel, located at 1411 US 259 BUS, occurred on June 13 around 8 p.m. Several local fire departments responded and firefighters were on the scene into the morning of June 14.
Moore also said everyone in the motel was evacuated safely and there were no injuries to report. The building is considered a total loss.
According to the city of Kilgore, there are no plans for the property at this time, but an ordinance requires that the owner submit plans by early September.
