WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: January 26, 2024, at 10:28 p.m.
WHERE: 7300 block of Okinawa Rd. 77033.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $51,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $45,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Unintentional.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find smoke coming from a 1-story house with fire coming from a window. They made an offensive attack and ventilated the home. A primary search was completed, and the fire was controlled and fully extinguished after crews hit hotspots in the attic. Wiring connecting two fixtures in different rooms melted the insulation and caused heavy damage to both rooms. The American Red Cross was requested for the family. 38 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 35, 23, 26, 46, 40, 55 and Rescue 42.