WHAT: Vacant auto body shop fire.
WHEN: November 30, 2024, at 3:53 p.m.
WHERE: 1924 W. 34th St. 77018.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $50,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $50,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find fire and heavy smoke coming from auto body shop building. They made an offensive attack and forced entry through rollup doors to conduct a primary search. The building was vacant with minimal items inside. The crews quickly controlled and extinguished the fire. CenterPoint was notified to control the utilities and HFD Arson was requested to determine the cause and origin. 41 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 13, 50, 15, 5, 31, 62, 67, 30 and Heavy Rescue 11.