Apartment Fire in The Neartown-Montrose Area

WHAT: Apartment Fire.

WHEN: July 17, 2022 at 3:16 p.m.

WHERE: 312 W. Alabama, 77006

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $970,000 in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $50,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find fire coming from the second floor of an apartment building. They made an offensive attack and ventilated the apartments. A primary search was completed with no one found and the utilities were secured. The fire was controlled and HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. HPD was also requested for domestic disturbance with a physical altercation while crews were on scene. Firefighters from Stations 8, 6, 19, 25, 46, 7, 9, 15, 17, 16, 33 and 18 responded to this incident.