WEST ORANGE, Texas — An investigation is underway after a fire broke out at the West Orange-Stark press box construction site Thursday afternoon.
West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District officials say they are currently investigating the cause of the fire that happened the afternoon of June 29, 2023.
The origin of the fire is still unknown, according to a news release from WOCCISD.
"We would like to express our gratitude to the first responders who promptly arrived at the scene and successfully contained the fire, minimizing potential damage," officials said in the release.
No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
District officials say the the safety and well-being of their workers and staff are of utmost importance.
"We are relieved that no one was injured," officials said in the release.
The construction of the West Orange-Stark press box will continue as planned.
Officials say they are committed to completing this project, which will enhance the overall experience for athletes, coaches and spectators.
"The incident has not deterred us from our objective, and we are determined to move forward with the construction process," district officials said.
The track will be closed until further notice due to the damages.
From a West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District news release:
This afternoon, a fire broke out in the press box of the West Orange-Stark construction site. We are currently in the process of investigating the cause of the incident, and until the investigation is concluded, the exact origin of the fire remains unknown. We would like to express our gratitude to the first responders who promptly arrived at the scene and successfully contained the fire, minimizing potential damage.
Thankfully, we can confirm that no injuries were reported as a result of the fire. The safety and well-being of our workers and staff are of utmost importance, and we are relieved that no one was injured.
The construction of the West Orange-Stark press box will continue as planned. We remain committed to completing this project, which will enhance the overall experience for athletes, coaches, and spectators alike. The incident has not deterred us from our objective, and we are determined to move forward with the construction process.
Thank you once again to the first responders for their swift action and invaluable assistance in minimizing the damage caused by the fire.
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