WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: December 1, 2024, at 12:44 p.m.
WHERE: 1400 Pleasantville Dr. 77029.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $135,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $20,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find smoke coming from the side of a house and made an offensive attack. They ventilated the home and conducted a primary search. The crews controlled the fire and confined it to the room of origin with no extension into the attic. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire, which according to the owner, was started by her son playing with fire. Although, the fire is still under investigation, the child has been referred to the Juvenile Fire Stopper Program. 38 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 41, 20, 45, 27, 42 and Rescue 42.