WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: Today, January 9, 2025, at 8:42 a.m.
WHERE: 2300 block of Cleburne St. 77004.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $290,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $40,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Unintentional (electrical).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find moderate smoke coming from a 1-story house. They began an attack on the fire and ventilated the roof. A primary search was completed, and a pet snake was rescued. The utilities were secured and the fire weas extinguished. An outlet had arched and caused a fire which traveled up the wall and into the attic. 36 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 16, 8, 46, 7, 25, 24 and Heavy Rescue 11.