WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: January 19, 2024, at 10:32 p.m.
WHERE: 5100 block of Nassau Rd. 77021.
INJURIES: One civilian found and declared deceased on scene.
PROPERTY SAVED: $180,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $130,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find a house on fire with a report of someone inside. They removed burglar bars to gain entrance and found the victim. The victim was moved to waiting EMS crews who pronounced them deceased. Crews made an offensive attack on the fire and ventilated the roof. The utilities were secured, and the fire was extinguished. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. The Medical Examiner was also notified. 46 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 40, 17, 23, 8, 26, 46, 18, 25, 35, 7, 24, 46 and Rehab 17.