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Building near Edinburg ice skating rink destroyed in blaze, city spokesperson says

Building near Edinburg ice skating rink destroyed in blaze, city spokesperson says
1 year 4 months 2 weeks ago Thursday, June 15 2023 Jun 15, 2023 June 15, 2023 7:16 PM June 15, 2023 in News - Local
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A building was declared a total loss after a fire destroyed it and damaged a neighboring ice skating rink, according to a spokesperson with the city of Edinburg.

Fire departments from the cities of Edinburg, Pharr and Mission responded to the blaze Thursday evening at the 10,000 block of N. Closner Boulevard.

According to Edinburg Public Information Officer Roxanne Lerma, the fire was 90% contained and 50% extinguished as of 10 p.m. Thursday. No injuries were reported, Lerma added.

The Skate n Boogie rink located next to the structure that was on fire received water damage as a result of the fire, Lerma said.

In response to the blaze, North Closner Boulevard/Business 281 was closed off between West Schunior Street and West Chapin Street, the city announced in a social media post.

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