WHAT: Building (small strip center) fire.
WHEN: December 2, 2024, at 2:39 p.m.
WHERE: 2523 Broadway St. 77012.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $839,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $55,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation (appears to be accidental).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find fire coming through the second-floor window of a small strip center. They made an offensive attack and forced entry to access the second floor. The utilities were secured, and a primary search was completed. The crews located and extinguished the fire. The roof was ventilated, and the attic space was checked and cooled. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. 53 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 23, 20, 26, 29, 36, 40, 42, 24 and Rescue 42.