WHAT: Apartment fire.
WHEN: December 18, 2023, at 2:59 p.m.
WHERE: 9501 Beechnut St. 77036.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $1,990,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $160,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Failure of equipment or heat source.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within seven minutes to find smoke coming from the first floor of a 2-story apartment building. Crews made an attack on the fire and conducted a primary search. They checked for extension on the second floor and attic. The utilities were controlled and several additional HFD units were requested for additional manpower. The fire started in the HVAC unit in the ceiling and spread through the void spaces. Damage was found in the units that were exposed to the void spaces. Firefighters conducted overhaul of the units and requested the American Red Cross to assist the residents. 55 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 73, 82, 2, 68, 83, 10, 51, 60, 76, 57 and Rescue 10.