Pharr fire latest – Massive blaze at Matt’s Cash and Carry in Texas with video showing flames rising from building

SHOCKING footage from Texas showed flames rising from a local business as fire officials raced to the scene. According to fire officials, the massive fire broke out at Matt’s Cash and Carry in Pharr, Texas, on Saturday morning. Video from the scene showed thick black smoke rising from the building near 400 East Expressway. Officials […]

SHOCKING footage from Texas showed flames rising from a local business as fire officials raced to the scene.

According to fire officials, the massive fire broke out at Matt’s Cash and Carry in Pharr, Texas, on Saturday morning.

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Video from the scene showed thick black smoke rising from the building near 400 East Expressway.

Officials are asking drivers and pedestrians to avoid the area as firefighters attempt to put out the massive blaze.

There are no reports of any fatalities or deaths.

It is uncertain whether the business was open or closed for the New Year’s Day holiday.

According to their website, Matt’s Cash and Carry is a destination for tools, construction products, and home improvement services. 

The business operates in three locations and employs over 170 people.

Matt’s Cash and Carry are located in Palmview, Pharr and San Benito, Texas.