WHAT: Church fire.
WHEN: October 23, 2024, at 4:30 a.m.
WHERE: 6719 W. Cohn St. 77091.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: $400,000 in estimated damage (total loss).
CAUSE: Under investigation (incendiary).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find a church totally involved in fire and made a defensive attack. As crews controlled the fire, they also protected a nearby house that was under construction. Saws were used to cut open the front door and remove the burglar bars. CenterPoint was requested to secure the utilities. The fire was extinguished and HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. The structure was a total loss. The nearby home had minor heat damage. 35 personnel responded to this incident including firefighters from Stations 15, 4, 31, 13, 58, 67 and 30.