House Fire in The Alief Area

WHAT: House fire.

WHEN: October 13, 2023, at 2:42 p.m.

WHERE: 11800 block of Bandlon Dr. 77072.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $160,000 in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $15,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Failure of equipment or heat source.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke inside a home. They extinguished a smoldering mattress on fire and conducted a primary search. The mattress and headboard were removed from the house and crews checked for extension. The owner had problems with an electrical outlet near the bed and an electrician was on scene. A smoke alarm alerted them to the fire, and they were able to safely get out of the home. 38 personnel were dispatched to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 76, 2, 83, 10 and 73.