Apartment Fire in The Sharpstown Area

WHAT: Apartment fire with a deceased individual.

WHEN: January 15, 2024, at 9:48 p.m.

WHERE: 7930 Corporate Dr. 77036.

INJURIES: One deceased civilian.

PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.

DAMAGE: Not available.

CAUSE: Under investigation, Pending.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find moderate smoke with no visible fire in an apartment unit. A primary search was conducted, and a deceased individual was found. The crews removed the person to HFD EMS who confirmed he was deceased. The firefighters checked for extension with none found and removed the smoke from the unit. HFD Arson was requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. 35 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 68, 83, 10, 51, 73, 57 and Rescue 10.