Lewisville firefighters responded to a commercial structure fire at approximately 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. The department dispatched 11 units to a large retail building currently under construction located in the 1300 block of Summit Avenue. Lewisville is situated approximately 7 miles west of The Colony.
Upon arriving at the scene, personnel discovered smoke conditions affecting most of the building and an active fire spreading across the roof. The Lewisville Fire Department stated that through an aggressive fire attack, they were able to keep the fire contained to the roof area.
The department acknowledged assistance from several neighboring agencies, including the Flower Mound Fire Department, Lake Cities Fire Department, The Colony Fire Department, and Carrollton Fire Department. A volunteer rehab unit also provided support to help keep the firefighters hydrated during the operation.
Details regarding the cause of the fire or any potential injuries were not provided in the initial report.
