Convenience Store Fire in The Greater Fifth Ward

WHAT: Convenience Store Fire.

WHEN: February 11, 2023 at 12:39 p.m.

WHERE: 4701 Lyons Ave. 77020.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $43,000 in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $27,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to a report of a fire at a convenience store. Upon investigation, smoke was coming from the roof. They pulled the ceiling and ventilated the roof. The fire was extinguished and HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause due to evidence at the scene. Crews from Stations 15, 19, 17 and 27 responded to this incident.