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Demolition work catches fire in South Waco
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · As published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred near an industrial site and was reported around 9 a. A fire broke out in South Waco on Monday morning.
A fire broke out in South Waco on Monday morning. The incident occurred near an industrial site and was reported around 9 a.m. Firefighters from Waco Fire responded to the scene.
The cause of the fire appears to be related to demolition work being done at the site. Insulation caught fire, but crews were able to put it out quickly.
No injuries were reported and the nearby VA campus was not affected. The incident is under investigation, with further details available from local news sources.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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