WHAT: Grocery store fire.
WHEN: July 21, 2023, at 12:39 a.m.
WHERE: 8701 Irvington Blvd. 77022.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $300,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $200,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke coming from the front door of a grocery store and forced entry. They quickly extinguished the fire, ventilated the roof, and secured the utilities. A primary and secondary search were completed and clear. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. 46 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 30, 15, 31, 34, 9, 12 and 58.