Business Fire in The Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park Area

WHAT: Business Fire

WHEN: February 12, 2022 at 5:34 a.m.

WHERE: 1901 Taylor, 77007

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $3.450 million in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $50 thousand in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters from Station 6 arrived on scene within eight minutes to find water running from underneath the doorway of a business. They forced entry and found an active sprinkler head and a small fire. Crews removed the item on fire and extinguished it. The fire protective system was shut down and firefighters conducted salvage and overhaul by removing water and smoke from the building. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire.