WHAT: Apartment fire.
WHEN: May 22, 2024, at 12:36 a.m.
WHERE: 9707 S. Gessner Rd. 77071.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $250,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $950,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Unintentional.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy fire and smoke coming from the roof of a 2-story apartment building. They began an offensive attack and secured the utilities. A primary search was completed with all residents safely accounted for. The crews quickly controlled and extinguished the fire and stopped it from spreading. The American Red Cross was contacted for the affected families. 42 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 68, 2, 28, 10, 51, 60, 73, 82, 10 and 57.