Firefighters battled a fire the reignited at the Wurstfest grounds in New Braunfels Friday morning.
On Thursday around 7:15 p.m., firefighters were called to the Wurstfest grounds at 178 Landa Park Dr., to put out a fire that was contained to a single booth in the Marktplatz area. Authorities say the fire was quickly extinguished.
On Friday morning at around 6 a.m., firefighters received a call that the fire from the night before reignited. At the scene, crews found an active fire at the same Marktplatz structure.
Multiple agencies were called in to fight the fire including the Seguin, San Marcos, Cibolo, Schertz, and Selma fire departments. The metal roof of the Marketplatz structure needed to be peeled back to gain access to the fire.
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NBPD says the damage to the structure was extensive and includes smoke, fire and water damage. They say the Marketplatz structure is a total loss. Damage to the nearby Wursthalle is considered much less significant and authorities say it remains structurally sound.
No injuries have been reported due to the fire.
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