WHAT: Apartment Fire
WHEN: February 7, 2022 at 11:38 p.m.
WHERE: 802 Seminar, 77060
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: More than $2.6 million in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $700 thousand in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find a vacant 2-story apartment building fully involved on fire. About ten minutes after they arrived on scene a wall collapsed, followed by most of the building. The nearby buildings had also caught fire and crews worked to protect exposures. A defensive attack was made. Aerial operations initiated and several additional engine units were requested. The fire was tapped out within about 2 hours and HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. Firefighters from Stations 34, 64, 63, 30, 84, 58, 63, 15, 2 and the Aldine Fire Department responded to this incident.