Vacant Restaurant Fire in The Magnolia Park Area

WHAT: Vacant restaurant fire.

WHEN: November 5, 2023, at 12:38 a.m.

WHERE: 6917 Harrisburg Blvd. 77011.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.

DAMAGE: $100,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find heavy smoke and fire coming from a vacant fast-food restaurant. They made a defensive attack and contained the fire from the exterior and made entry to fully extinguish the fire. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 38 personnel were dispatched to this incident, including crews from Stations 23, 19, 20, 17, 18, 42, 30, Rescue 42 and Rehab 8.