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H-E-B closes North Fort Worth store after a 3-alarm fire breaks out in a meat case
By Frank Heinz at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
The H-E-B grocery store in far North Fort Worth is closed for repairs after a fire broke out Thursday night, forcing an evacuation.
According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, firefighters were called to the store on Heritage Trace Parkway just after 8 p.m. when contractors working on refrige...
Key takeaway Fort Worth Fire said an aggressive attack by the first firefighters who arrived at the grocery store and the store’s fire suppression system helped get the fire under control in about 15 minutes.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The closure of the H-E-B store in North Fort Worth due to a 3-alarm fire will likely have a significant impact on residents of nearby communities, including Trophy Club . Many residents rely on this store for their daily shopping needs, and its temporary closure may cause inconvenience and disruption to their routines. The fact that the store's drive-through pharmacy will remain open is a relief, as it will continue to provide essential services to the community. As the investigation into the fire continues, it will be important to determine the cause of the electrical fire that started in the meat case, to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The swift response of the Fort Worth Fire Department and the store's fire suppression system helped minimize damage, but the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of regular maintenance and safety inspections in commercial buildings.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The H-E-B grocery store in far North Fort Worth is closed for repairs after a fire broke out Thursday night, forcing an evacuation.
According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, firefighters were called to the store on Heritage Trace Parkway just after 8 p.m. when contractors working on refrige...
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