SALADO, Texas — A large fire has broken out at a Salado business, causing toxic smoke to fill the area, the Bell County Fire Marshal tells 6 News.
According to Bell County Fire Marshal Shane Geers, the Salado Supply House, an appliance sales and repair shop, has caught fire, causing a large blaze.
Geers said the fire began shortly after 4 p.m. on Oct. 15. Three workers and two customers were reportedly inside but no injuries have been reported at this time and all three were able to evacuate.
The area is blocked off on FM 1670 as the fire is currently putting out toxic smoke, Geers said.
The building was reportedly being used to store refrigerant and refrigerators. Geers said the combustible nature of those caused multiple secondary explosions as crews fought to put out the fire. Because of this and the smoke, Geers is asking residents to avoid the area.
Geers says the building is a "total loss", as are the vehicles that were parked nearby.
The Salado Volunteer Fire Department, Belton Fire Department, Central Bell Fire, Sparta Volunteer Fire Department, Bell County Sheriff's Office, DPS and the State Fire Marshal all reportedly assisted with the fire.
Salado Supply House also posted a statement on social media, thanking the community for offers of assistance and saying they will strategize for their future.
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