WHAT: House Fire
WHEN: May 20, 2022 at 5:03 p.m.
WHERE: 200 block of Hardwicke, 77060
INJURIES: Two deceased dogs.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: $150,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within seven minutes to find smoke and fire coming from a 1-story house. They made an attack on the fire and ventilated the roof. The utilities were secured, and a primary search was conducted. Crews found a cat and removed two dogs, unfortunately, the dogs were unsuccessfully resuscitated. The fire was controlled within about 15 minutes and CenterPoint was contacted to secure the power. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. Crews from Stations 64, 74, 84, 31, 15, 67 and 30 responded to this incident.