WHAT: Commercial (abandoned) structure fire.
WHEN: September 17, 2024, at 8:55 p.m.
WHERE: Tidwell Rd. at Lockwood, 77016.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $30,000 in estimated property / content saved.
DAMAGE: $65,000 in estimated property / content damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find a fire on the back of abandoned commercial structure and made an offensive attack. The fire was spreading to the structure and additional units were requested. Crews extinguished the fire and requested HFD Arson investigators to determine the cause and origin. The Houston Police Department was requested for traffic control. 39 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 15, 19, 34, 30, 32, 39, 43, 56 and Rehab 8. The fire rekindled several hours later and was quickly extinguished.