WHAT: Recycling center warehouse fire.
WHEN: September 29, 2023, at 5:34 p.m.
WHERE: 9172 Ley Rd. 77078.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: $25,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Unintentional (heat source too close to combustible).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find heavy smoke and fire coming from a large recycling center warehouse. They made an attack on the fire and checked for extension. A primary search was completed and the skylights on the roof were opened for ventilation. Additional units were requested to assist with the fire attack, however, the HFD Hazmat team was disregarded due to no hazardous material concerns. Crews rotated until the fire was fully extinguished. 50 personnel were dispatched to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 32, 15, 34, 45, 41, 43, 40 and 30.