Apartment Fire in the Westchase Area

WHAT:Apartment fire.

WHEN:March 29, 2024, at 12:02 p.m.

WHERE:9801 Meadowglen Ln. 77042.

INJURIES:Deceased dog found.

PROPERTY SAVED:$70,000 in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE:$40,000 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. A primary search was completed, and a deceased dog was found in a kennel. The crews quickly extinguished the fire with no extension to the attic or other units. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. 38 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 68, 82, 10, 49, 51, 60, 69, 57 and 28.