Original Buc-ee’s travel center building in Luling catches fire

The old Buc-ee’s building was in the process of being demolished after a new travel center opened last month

Old Buc-ee's building catches fire (Caldwell County Office of Emergency Management)

LULING, Texas – A building which was home to the first ever Buc-ee’s travel center in the country caught fire and burned Monday.

Recommended Videos



The building in Luling, which is east of San Antonio along I-10, caught fire around 10:30 a.m. Monday, according to Southeast Caldwell County VFD.

According to KSAT, the fire was extinguished around noon.

The old Buc-ee’s building was built in 2003 and was in the process of being demolished after a brand new travel center opened last month on an adjacent property.

The new travel stop spans 75,000 square feet, making it the largest Buc-ee’s in the country, according to KSAT. Officials say the new travel stop was not affected by the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.


About the Author

Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.

Recommended Videos