WHAT: Apartment fire.
WHEN: December 9, 2023, at 4:05 a.m.
WHERE: 7200 Clarewood Dr. 77036.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $590,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $110,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Unintentional (candle).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke and fire coming from an apartment unit. They made an offensive attack and conducted a primary search. The crews extinguished the fire, containing it to the first floor. The utilities were controlled, and the units were ventilated. After talking with the residents, it was determined a lit candle most likely caught a nearby curtain on fire. The American Red Cross was requested for the residents. 35 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 51, 2, 68, 83, 10, 60 and 57.