WHAT: Commercial building fire.
WHEN: April 27, 2024, at 10:44 p.m.
WHERE: Almeda Rd. at Arbor, 77004.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $1,590,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $60,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find fire in a commercial building. They made an offensive attack and pulled the ceiling of the second floor. A primary search was completed with no victims found. The roof was ventilated, and the fire was quickly controlled. Crews ensured hotspots in the attic were completely extinguished and HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 48 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 7, 15, 8, 46, 17, 25, 33, 18 and 24.