WHAT: Shed / house fire.
WHEN: January 1, 2024, at 1:01 a.m.
WHERE: 3000 block of Charter Oaks Dr. / 3000 block of Cricket, 77093.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $40,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $140,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: HFD Arson investigators ruled the cause as accidental due to trash being ignited by fireworks.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find a shed fully involved in fire and spreading to the home. They extinguished the fire and the hot spots, ventilating the roof. The power was secured and HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. The American Red Cross was notified and assisted the residents. 33 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 15, 34, 56, 58 and 24.