On December 18, 2018 at approximately 10:00 p.m. the Longview Fire Department responded to 823 Aurel Blvd. for a reported residential structure fire. When fire crews arrived they found the structure heavily involved in fire and the fire was coming out of the roof. It is believed the house is vacant as there were no utilities connected to the structure. The fire was extinguished with no reported injuries. The exact cause of the fire has not been determined but it is believed to have been intentionally set.
If anyone has information about this fire or any other fire please call 903-237-1217 or contact Gregg County Crime Stoppers at 903-236-STOP. You may be eligible for a reward if the information leads to the arrest and conviction of a person committing the crime of arson.