WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: August 13, 2023, at 7:04 p.m.
WHERE: 13400 block of Golden Fields Dr. 77059.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $363,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $28,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: HFD Arson investigators ruled the cause as accidental due to improperly discarded materials in trash.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find light smoke coming from a 2-story house and made an attack. A primary search was completed, and the utilities were secured. The fire appeared to have originated from the back patio and spread to the fence. Crews extinguished the fire and notified the power company who removed the meter. The homeowner was advised to have all wiring repaired and inspected. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. 31 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 70, 71, 72, 94 and 24.