WHAT: Hair salon fire.
WHEN: January 18, 2025, at 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: 3880 S. Gessner Rd. 77063.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: $40,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: HFD Arson investigators ruled the cause as accidental (unspecified electrical heat source ignited surrounding materials around a work station).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke in a hair salon located inside a strip center. They made entry and extinguished the fire. A primary search was completed and crews checked for extension. The roof was also checked. There was no fire extension, however in addition to the salon, firefighters ventilated the smoke from a nearby night club. There was damage to the adjoining businesses walls and doors/gates. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 51 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 10, 2, 68, 83, 51, 69, 57, Hazmat 22 and 66, and Rescue 10.