Apartment Fire in The Northshore Area

WHAT: Apartment fire.

WHEN: October 18, 2023, at 11:26 p.m.

WHERE: 12200 Fleming Dr. 77013.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.

DAMAGE: $75,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find an apartment on fire and made an offensive attack. They controlled the utilities and conducted a primary search. The building was ventilated, and the fire was extinguished. One resident was treated on scene by HFD EMS. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. CenterPoint was also notified to ensure the power would not be turned back on to the 8 units (4 occupied) in the building until inspected and repaired. 35 personnel were dispatched to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 15, 20, 45, 41, 44, 53, 30 and Rehab 17.