Fort Worth H-E-B evacuated following 3-alarm fire in Alliance area, officials say

Shoppers evacuated from a Fort Worth H-E-B due to a contained electrical fire in a meat freezer; officials report no injuries.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Shoppers were evacuated from an H-E-B on Thursday night following a large fire, according to H-E-B officials. 

Officials say the fire happened in a meat freezer but has since been contained. 

“H-E-B Alliance experienced an isolated electrical fire in a meat case. It has been contained, and there were no injuries,” says Mabrie Jackson, Managing Director, Public Affairs for H-E-B. “The store is currently closed, and we are assessing the situation to see when we can reopen.”

WFAA has reached out to the Fort Worth Fire Department for any additional information. 

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