Apartment Fire in The Braeswood Area

WHAT: Apartment fire.

WHEN: February 11, 2024, at 12:36 a.m.

WHERE: 7510 Brompton St. 77025.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $150,000 in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $75,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Unintentional (kitchen).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find smoke coming from the first floor of a 2-story apartment building. They located the fire in the kitchen of a unit and made an offensive attack. A primary search was completed, and crews checked for extension. No extension was found.  The utilities were controlled, and the fire was extinguished. The unit was ventilated with a fan and firefighters conducted salvage and overhaul. 38 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 33, 21, 46, 16 and 37.