WHAT: Apartment Fire
WHEN: February 5, 2022 at 11:58 a.m.
WHERE: 2800 W. TC Jester, 77087
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: $5.5 thousand in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Unintentional.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within six minutes and used a thermal imaging camera to find a heat signature in a wall where a heater blower was located. They access the void space and extinguish a small fire. The furnace blower motor burned up and the flames spread to the outlet box and ceiling floor joist. Sheetrock was pulled to ensure the fire was completely out and crews conducted salvage and overhaul. The power was turned off to four units and maintenance was advised to have an electrician check and repair any damage before turning it back on. Firefighters from Stations 5, 11, 13, 50, 62, 31 and 67 responded to this incident