WHAT: House Fire
WHEN: May 20, 2022 at 9:16 p.m.
WHERE: 7900 block of Elbert at Carothers, 77028
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: $152,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within eight minutes to find a 1-story home heavily involved on fire and made a defensive attack. They controlled the fire within six minutes and forced entry into the garage to check for extension. A primary and secondary search were also completed. The gas company was notified for a small leak through a closed valve outside the residence. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. Crews from Stations 45, 39, 19, 30 and 41 responded to this incident.