WHAT: Apartment fire.
WHEN: March 26, 2025, at 11:13 p.m.
WHERE: 10555 Fondren Rd. 77096.
INJURIES: One civilian transported to the hospital for burns and smoke inhalation.
PROPERTY SAVED: More than $15,900,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $75,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation (pending).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find fire coming from a 2-story apartment building and made an offensive attack. There was a report of people trapped, and crews conducted a primary search. One civilian was transported to the hospital for burns and smoke inhalation while escaping an apartment prior to HFDs arrival.
Fans were used to ventilate the smoke, and the fire was brought under control. The fire was contained to the unit of origin with water damage to the unit below. CenterPoint was notified to isolate and control the power to the damaged units. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 49 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 68, 82, 2, 59, 48, 51, 10, 24 and Rescue 10.