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50-Year-Old Texas Shop Destroyed in Fire

March 27, 2017 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - 50-Year-Old Texas Trim Shop Destroyed in Fire

A 50-year old auto upholstery shop in Rockdale, Texas, burned to the ground earlier this month after a neighboring propane business caught fire.

The blaze, which sent two firefighters to the hospital, also destroyed a 12-unit apartment complex and 11 vehicles, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

Joe Cavazos, owner of East End Trim Shop, said he was outside of his auto upholstery shop when he noticed smoke rising from the propane business. “The next think I know,” he said, “there were flames everywhere.”

Before the fire consumed the entire shop, Joe ran in and saved his latest project, a custom red and white bench seat.

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Everything else was destroyed. Even worse, Joe’s shop was not insured, so the loss of his decades-old business will not be recouped.

To help Joe rent another garage and reestablish his business, the Cavazos family has started an online fundraiser, with the goal of raising $4,000. So far, they’ve raised about $800.

How to help: If you’d like to contribute to the fund, you can do so by clicking here.

Filed Under: Archive, Safety Issues Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, East End Trim Shop

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  1. Helen says

    March 28, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    Thank you for the opportunity to make an impact to those in the trimming community.

  2. Tim the Trimmer says

    March 28, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    I’m going to donate a few dollars. Wish them the best!

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