State fire marshal releases report on ‘China Kitchen’ Building fire

  • The two-story structure, 705 First St. in Marble Falls, became fully engulfed by fire Oct. 4. On Jan. 4, the remnants appeared undisturbed. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
    The two-story structure, 705 First St. in Marble Falls, became fully engulfed by fire Oct. 4. On Jan. 4, the remnants appeared undisturbed. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
A state investigator narrowed the origin of a blaze that destroyed a landmark building but failed to find the cause due to several unconfirmed possibilities, ranging from discarded cigarettes to a construction-related issue. Deputy State Fire Mar shal Robert "Tony" Auch, with the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office, was tasked with investigating the 2023 Mayfield Building fire in Marble Falls. A…

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