Commercial Strip Center Fire in The Hidden Valley Area

WHAT: Commercial strip center fire.

WHEN: February 4, 2024, at 8:29 p.m.

WHERE: 9399 North Freeway, 77038.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.

DAMAGE: $1,000,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find a commercial strip center on fire and began an attack. They gained entry and conducted a primary search. The structure was ventilated, and the utilities were secured. The fire was controlled and extinguished, and HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 53 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 84, 15, 4, 31, 58, 67, 74 and 30.