WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: February 22, 2025, at 11:10 a.m.
WHERE: 7600 block of Avenue F, 77012.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $70,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $60,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Unintentional (space heater).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find fire coming from a 1-story house. They made an attack on the fire and conducted a primary search. The roof was ventilated and the fire was controlled. The American Red Cross and CenterPoint were contacted. The residents escaped the home after they witnessed a space heater catch on fire. 43 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 20, 23, 26, 17, 18, 40, 27 and Rescue 42.