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Fire hits original Buc-ees site.
The new Buc-ee's in Luling, touted as the world's largest, is safe. The original location, slated for demolition, went up in flames on Monday.
Published July 2, 2024 at 11:21am by Brandi D. Addison
Buc-ee's Fire During Demolition
The original Buc-ee's in Luling, TX, caught fire during its demolition on Monday. With the new "world's largest" Buc-ee's opening nearby just weeks ago, speculation spread on social media.
"They were in the process of demolition and using the excavators when something started the fire... We don’t know what happened, but it appears they may have hit something and it ignited." Luling Deputy Fire Chief Keith Lohse, per the Gonzales Inquirer
The fire's cause remains unknown, with all utilities disconnected. The new location sustained no damage.
The Luling Buc-ee's, which opened in 2003, sparked the brand's expansion to 49 locations in nine states, with 35 in Texas. Buc-ee's boasts the largest convenience store and longest car wash globally.
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