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‘Everything is gone,’ Galveston seafood warehouse fire leaves workers, fishermen facing uncertainty
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau , as published by Houston Public Media
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The fire was located near 7th Street and Wharf Road.
A fire broke out at a seafood warehouse in Galveston, leaving workers and fishermen uncertain about their future. The Galveston Fire Department responded to the incident at Texas Gulf Seafood on Wednesday evening. The fire was located near 7th Street and Wharf Road.
City officials reported that the fire was contained by early Thursday morning. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the status of the fire and its impact on the community. The Galveston Fire Department was still working to put out flare ups on Thursday.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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