House Fire in the Greater Fifth Ward Area

WHAT: House fire.

WHEN: January 23, 2024, at 10:38 a.m.

WHERE: 3200 block of Retta St. 77026.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $140,000 in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $80,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation (appears to be accidental).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find fire and heavy smoke coming from a 1-story house. They made an offensive attack and ventilated the roof. A primary search was completed, and the fire was extinguished. Crews conducted a secondary search and requested HFD Arson investigators to determine the cause and origin of the fire. 35 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 17, 15, 8, 19, 9, 12, 27, 6, 43, 20, 30 and Rescue 42.