- Date
- November 20, 2025
- County
- Smith County
- City / area
- Highway 64 West near Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, Tyler
- Event type
- Industrial fire
- Structures affected
- One facility building destroyed (about 24,000 sq. ft.)
- Evacuations
- Area residents asked to evacuate about 8 p.m.; lifted about 11:30 p.m. the same night
- Last updated
- September 28, 2026
What happened
The fire was called in at 6:22 p.m. on November 20, 2025, at Four Seasons Containers, a plastic grinding and oil product facility in the 14700 block of Highway 64 West, across from Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (KLTV). Because smoke from the burning plastic and oil products could contain hazardous chemicals, Smith County issued an emergency alert and asked residents in the area along CR 1147 to FM 724, north to CR 1151, to evacuate. A shelter opened at a nearby church, and the evacuation was lifted by about 11:30 p.m. (KLTV).
The fire burned for about 15 hours and destroyed the building, which was roughly 24,000 square feet. No injuries were reported. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality conducted air monitoring and, according to KLTV, had not detected dangerous levels.
In January 2026, Smith County Fire Marshal Chad Hogue said the fire originated in a roll-off dumpster used for waste from the recycling process; the exact cause of ignition within the dumpster was undetermined.
Official incident information
- Date: November 20, 2025 (reported 6:22 p.m.)
- Location: 14700 block of Highway 64 West, near Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
- Lead agency: Smith County Fire Marshal's Office
- Evacuation: Requested around 8 p.m.; lifted about 11:30 p.m.
- Injuries: None reported
- Origin: Roll-off dumpster; ignition cause undetermined
Property Insurance Considerations After a Smoke or Fire Event
Being near a fire or explosion does not mean a property has a covered claim. Whether any loss is covered depends on the policy language and the facts of what happened to the specific property. Owners and tenants of nearby buildings often find it useful to document conditions early:
- Photograph and video the exterior and interior, including windows, doors, ceilings and any visible cracks or debris, before cleanup begins.
- Note any smoke odor or soot on walls, ceilings, HVAC vents and filters, and contents.
- Keep receipts for temporary lodging, meals and other additional costs if you could not stay in the property.
- For businesses, keep records of closure dates, lost sales and extra expenses.
- Request a copy of your full policy, including endorsements, and report the loss to your insurer promptly.
For more on how these claims work, see smoke damage claims, fire damage claims, commercial smoke damage claims and smoke-damaged contents.