Carwash Building Fire in The Briar Forest Area

WHAT:  Carwash building fire.

WHEN: July 2, 2024, at 7:01 p.m.

WHERE:  10399 Westheimer Rd. 77042.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.

DAMAGE: $60,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and fire coming from a 1-story carwash at a gas station. They made an offensive attack and quickly extinguished the fire. The building was boarded up and the power had been turned off. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. 33 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 69, 28, 83, 10, 57, 60, 75 and 28.