MARBLE FALLS, Texas — Portions of Highway 281 remain closed after a massive building fire in Marble Falls.
Officials say the fire, which appeared to start at a business on First Street, began Wednesday evening.
As of Thursday night, officials say the fire was 90% contained, but portions of Highway 281 between First and Second streets remained shut down. According to the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD), crews were expected to remain working through the night to get the fire under control as they continued battling small flare-ups.
MFPD asked that people avoid the area unless traveling in that direction is essential. Meanwhile, police said traffic was being detoured down Ave G.
No word yet on what may have started the fire.