State investigators wrap up fire probe

Authorities have determined they can not rule out “electrical equipment” as a possible cause of a fire in storage units adjacent to a car wash on Avenue K, according to the Marble Falls fire marshal’s office.

On July 14, officials released information that currently the blaze which destroyed units in the 100 block of the roadway on private property would not be classified as an arson.

The fire reportedly happened around 2 a.m. on April 8 in the multi-unit storage structure adjacent to attached smaller units.

“The preliminary finding is that it was accidental and could not rule out electrical equipment,” Marble Falls Fire Marshal Thomas Crane said. State fire marshal’s office investigators assisted the local entity with the probe into what happened. At the time of the incident,

At the time of the incident, the local investigator reported that they discovered at least one person utilizing the structure as a dwelling.

Code enforcement officials confirmed that such use violates zoning restrictions and the local health and safety ordinance.

Also, the site is currently cordoned off with caution tape as piles of scorched material, damaged household goods and other items remain at the site and against the building.

The insurance assessment component of the incident, handled by the property owner, is wrapping up as well, Crane explained.

“They are in the process,” he said. “It went to their insurance, and once that’s done, they can clean it up.”

After nearly three months, at least one adjacent property owner has lodged verbal complaints with the municipality inquiring about the time frame for the cleanup.