Duplex Fire in The Greater Eastwood Area

WHAT: Duplex Fire

WHEN: December 29, 2021 at 1:50 p.m.

WHERE: 5200 block of Lawndale St. 77023

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $102 thousand in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $8 thousand in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Unintentional

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find a patio fire at the front door of a duplex. They made an offensive attack and forced entry. The crews extinguished the fire with only minor extension into the home and ventilated the duplex. No one was found inside. A small barbeque pit was found on the porch and appeared to be the source of the fire. Firefighters from Stations 8, 20, 18, 25 and 24 responded to this incident.