WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: January 18, 2025, at 12:47 p.m.
WHERE: 10200 block of Royal Oaks Dr. 77016.
INJURIES: One civilian transported to the hospital, two civilians treated on scene.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: $115,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke coming from a 1-story house with a report of possible trapped victims. The resident was found in the yard of a neighbor’s home after several neighbors reportedly pulled burglar bars open and rescued her from the doorway. The resident was transported to the hospital and two of the neighbors were treated on scene by HFD EMS.
The crews made an offensive attack and secured the utilities. The house was ventilated, and a primary search was conducted to insure there was no one else trapped. The fire was extinguished and HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 45 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 32, 64, 50, 15, 34, 45, 39, 43 and Rescue 42.