WHAT: House Fire
WHEN: November 16, 2021 at 7:35 a.m.
WHERE: 6100 block of Cobalt, 77016
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $61 thousand in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $47 thousand in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Unintentional - dryer malfunction.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find a house on fire. They made entry into the home and extinguished the fire. The roof was ventilated, and a primary search was completed with no one found. The utilities were secured and upon investigation, it was determined that the fire started by a malfunctioning dryer. Crews from Stations 15, 32, 34, 43 and 56 responded to this incident.