Five months after the Quates family purchased their dream home, the fireplace exploded. Now this disabled Veteran and his wife don't know how they'll afford to repair the damage.
About one hour ago a massive fire began on Highway 271 and has blocked traffic in North Tyler.
According to KLTV 7, which is streaming the explosion/fire above, Tyler Welders Supply has gone up in flames - 3539 US 271. Smith County and Winona Fire Department are currently on scene as KLTV reports one firefighter is being treated for heat exhaustion...
Without a doubt there has been a lot happening this week, the Boston Marathon bombing, the explosion at the fertilizer factory in West, TX and severe weather in the South. It does lead our children to ask questions and to feel anxious and a little scared, but it is up to us, the parents, to reassure our children that they are going to be ok.