Topic: Heaters

A severe fire caused by a space heater destroyed one of the houses at the Davy Crockett Courts motel. The Fire Marshal identified the origin of the blaze at a dinette set where the heater ignited, leading to the melting of appliances, televisions, and air conditioning units. Cleanup efforts are scheduled to begin as the owner assesses the total loss of the interior contents.

The witness disputes the claim that Branch Davidians started the fire, suggesting instead that the destruction of the building by tanks caused the blaze. The facility used large liquid-fueled heaters and Coleman lamps for warmth and light, which could have been knocked over when tanks rammed the wooden structure. The building is described not as a fortress, but as a dry wooden structure made from reclaimed materials.