TTFD investigating possible arson at local storage unit

A car passes in front of Lockaway Storage on Wednesday afternoon, May 31, 2023, in Texarkana, Texas. An early-morning fire at the Robison Road business is being investigated as a possible arson. (Staff photo by Stevon Gamble)
A car passes in front of Lockaway Storage on Wednesday afternoon, May 31, 2023, in Texarkana, Texas. An early-morning fire at the Robison Road business is being investigated as a possible arson. (Staff photo by Stevon Gamble)

TEXARKANA, Texas -- The Fire Department is investigating a suspected arson at a local storage facility.

The fire at Lockaway Storage, 927 Robison Road, was called in at 12:17 a.m. Wednesday, Interim Fire Chief Chris Black said. There was considerable fire damage to a part of the storage unit that houses boats and other large vehicles, Black said.

"It burned several boats and an RV," he said.

Texarkana Texas Fire Department has identified a person of interest in the fire, which remains under investigation, Black said.

Lockaway Storage has security cameras and a security gate on the property, according to its website.

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