WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: December 7, 2023, at 11:25 a.m.
WHERE: 8100 block of Elrod St. 77017.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $140,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $50,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation, appears to be accidental.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find smoke and fire coming from the garage area of a 1-story house. They made an attack on the fire and checked for extension. A primary search was completed, and the utilities were controlled. The crews extinguished the fire in the garage, along with a vehicle on fire in the driveway. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. The American Red Cross was notified to assist the residents. 38 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 26, 23, 20, 36, 52, 29 and Rehab 17.