“Human Action” Started Gladewater Fire

GLADEWATER – Federal investigators have completed their on site investigation of the January 4th fire in downtown Gladewater. ATF Special Agent in Charge, Vincent Pallozzi, said they found that “the fire was caused by human action, but it is undetermined if it was accidental or intentional.” Around 15 special agents and other experts with the National Response Team were activated at the request of the Gregg County Fire Marshal’s Office to join the investigation of the fire. The fire, which started last Wednesday night around 10:00, extensively damaged two buildings. There were no injuries.