House Fire in the Central Southwest Area

WHAT: House Fire

WHEN: January 16, 2022 at 12:18 a.m.

WHERE: 5200 block of San Pablo Gardens, 77045

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $50 thousand in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $125 thousand in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Unintentional (cigarette)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find smoke coming from the garage of a 2-story home. They made an offensive attack and ventilated the garage. A primary search was completed, and the utilities were controlled. The fire was extinguished and contained to the garage. The fire appeared to be unintentional with a resident smoking the area of the garage were the fire originated. Crews from Stations 59, 48, 21, 68 and 47 responded to this incident.