Apartment Fire in The Sharpstown Area

WHAT: Apartment fire with deceased civilian.

WHEN: November 28, 2023, at 9:07 p.m.

WHERE: 6500 Dunlap St. 77074.

INJURIES: One civilian transported to the hospital, one civilian found deceased.

PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.

DAMAGE: $200,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find heavy smoke coming from the balcony of a third-floor apartment. They set up an aerial ladder for an emergency rescue of a victim from the balcony and transported them to the hospital. A second civilian was found deceased. A dog was also rescued. The crews extinguished the fire and checked for extension. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 58 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 51, 60, 68, 69, 82, 2, 28, 10, 37, 24, 57, Rescue 10, Rehab 17 and the Village Fire Department.