The H‑E‑B grocery store on Heritage Trace Parkway in far north Fort Worth was evacuated and closed Thursday after an electrical fire began in a meat case, officials said. Fire crews called a second and third alarm to assist because of the size of the building, and nearby departments responded to the scene.
Fire contained, no injuries reported
The Fort Worth Fire Department said flames were visible when crews arrived around 8 p.m. Thursday. Firefighters from Haslet and Saginaw also assisted. Officials said the blaze was quickly extinguished and there were no injuries.
"Right now, our main tactical objective is to mitigate some of the smoke stuff outside as well,"
The comment came from Craig Trojecek, public information officer for the Fort Worth Fire Department, who described efforts to clear lingering smoke from the interior as part of operations after the fire was contained.
Store status and services
H‑E‑B confirmed the cause was an isolated electrical fire in a meat case and said the incident has been contained. The company said the store would remain closed while crews assess damage and make repairs. However, the store's pharmacy drive‑thru was reported open during normal business hours.
- Address: 3451 Heritage Trace Parkway (H‑E‑B Alliance)
- Initial response time: Crews on scene around 8 p.m. Thursday
- Injuries: None reported
- Additional resources: Haslet and Saginaw fire departments assisted; a large fan from DFW Airport was used to clear smoke
Operational impact and next steps
H‑E‑B said the store remained closed Friday while employees cleaned the effected areas and replaced affected products. Company statements and local fire officials indicated the closure is precautionary while the extent of damage and product loss is assessed; the retailer said it would provide an update when the reopening timeline is clear.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Incident | Isolated electrical fire in meat case |
| Response | Fort Worth FD, Haslet and Saginaw fire departments |
| Injuries | None |
| Store status | Closed for cleanup/repairs; pharmacy drive‑thru open |
The store at 3451 Heritage Trace Parkway was the first H‑E‑B to open in Fort Worth. For shoppers who rely on this location, the closure may mean short‑term changes in grocery access and additional travel to other stores. H‑E‑B’s follow‑up updates will determine how long the closure lasts and when full services resume.
Officials continue to investigate and monitor the site, with the main operational focus on smoke mitigation and safety checks before allowing customers back into the building.
