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H-E-B reopens fire-damaged North Fort Worth store Saturday
By Frank Heinz at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
The H-E-B grocery store in far North Fort Worth has reopened as of 8 a.m. Saturday morning after closing its doors for repairs after a fire broke out Thursday night.
According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, firefighters were called to the store on Heritage Trace Parkway just after 8 p.m. T...
Key takeaway Fort Worth Fire said an aggressive attack by the first firefighters who arrived at the grocery store, along with the store’s fire suppression system, helped bring the fire under control in about 15 minutes.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The swift response of the Fort Worth Fire Department in containing the blaze at the H-E-B store on Heritage Trace Parkway is a testament to the city's emergency preparedness. The fact that no injuries were reported, despite the fire escalating to three alarms, is a relief for the community. As the store aims to reopen on Saturday, residents in North Fort Worth will be watching to see how quickly the grocery store can return to normal operations. The temporary closure may cause some inconvenience for shoppers who rely on H-E-B for their daily needs, but the store's decision to keep the drive-through pharmacy open is a considerate move. The investigation into the cause of the electrical fire will be crucial in determining how to prevent such incidents in the future, not just for H-E-B but also for other large commercial establishments in the area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The H-E-B grocery store in far North Fort Worth has reopened as of 8 a.m. Saturday morning after closing its doors for repairs after a fire broke out Thursday night.
According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, firefighters were called to the store on Heritage Trace Parkway just after 8 p.m. T...
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