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Valero gas station in Tyler damaged in overnight fire

Investigators believe the cause of the fire was unintentional due to an electrical issue.

TYLER, Texas — Tyler firefighters responded to a structure fire this morning at a Valero gas station early Wednesday morning.

According to the Tyler Police Department, crews responded to the scene of the RoadRunner Valero, located at 1801 SSE Loop 323, just before 5 a.m. The has station sits across the street from Planet Fitness and Burger King.

Tyler Fire Department crews entered the gas station and quickly gained control of the fire. The business sustained significant damage to the interior. 

All units were clear from the scene around 7:20 a.m. 

Investigators with the Tyler Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire originated in a concealed space containing lighting fixtures. 

Gas station employees stated they had recently been having issues with breakers tripping out and had noticed a light smell of smoke the day before. 

Investigators believe the cause of the fire was unintentional due to an electrical issue.

No injuries were reported.

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