As people were getting off of work Tuesday in Vidor, a large black ball of smoke could be seen for miles just north off I-10 near Main Street.
C&R Transmission, located at 135 Garland Street, was on fire. When firefighters from OCESD #1 arrived flames and smoke were coming from the roof of the building. Chief Robert Smith said the fire was aided by the amount of combustible fluids inside because of it being a transmission shop.
The building and several vehicles suffered serious damage. The cause is said to probably be electrical but the investigation continues. OCESD#4 assisted with fighting the fire. The business was closed at the time and no one was inside.
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