Cause of Forrest Brothers Tire Fire in Odessa Remains Undetermined, Investigation Ongoing

The cause of the fire that broke out at Forrest Brothers Tire in Odessa on Sunday evening remains undetermined, according to a statement from the Fire Marshal’s Office. After conducting an origin and cause investigation, the Fire Marshal’s Office reported that the fire originated in the yard area of the west shop at Forrest Brothers. However, the exact cause has yet to be identified.

The fire was first reported at 5:13 p.m. on Sunday, when Odessa Fire Rescue responded to the scene at 400 S. JBS Parkway Blvd. Upon arrival, firefighters found a significant blaze involving tires, plastic, and cardboard near the rear of the yard.

Fire crews remained on site for an extended period to apply foam and ensure the fire was fully extinguished. The City of Odessa has indicated that updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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