WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: December 11, 2024, at 9:41 p.m.
WHERE: 2200 block of McKee St. 77009.
INJURIES: Two civilians transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $99,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $30,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation (appears to be accidental).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find a 1-story house on fire with a report of someone trapped inside. They made entry to conduct a primary search while working to control the fire. The person was found in the backyard and all of the occupants were safely accounted for, with two being transported to the hospital for minor injuries. Crews controlled and extinguished the fire, requesting HFD Arson investigators to determine the cause and origin. The house sustained significant damage with a nearby home suffering broken windows and damage due to the radiant heat. 48 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 9, 30, 15, 8,19, 12, 17, 6 and Rescue 1.