Fire damages office at Tarrant County Southwest Courthouse in Fort Worth
A fire caused minor damage to an office at the Tarrant County Southwest Courthouse early Monday, and no injuries were reported, fire officials said.
KXAS-TV reported the fire was intentionally set, but fire officials said Monday afternoon the blaze was “under investigation.”
Firefighters responded to the scene shortly after 2:30 a.m. at 6551 Granbury Road.
As they arrived, firefighters observed fire coming out of windows of the courthouse.
The fire appeared to be coming from the office of Precinct 6 Constable Jon Siegel, according to KXAS-TV.
The fire was contained to a small area in the courthouse.
Authorities had received an alarm notification concerning glass breakage in the courthouse shortly after 2:30 a.m.
Investigators were continuing on Monday to investigate the fire.
