WHAT: House Fire
WHEN: January 29, 2022 at 2:42 p.m.
WHERE: 6300 block of Ludington, 77035
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $145 thousand in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $20 thousand in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Unintentional.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find smoke coming from the eaves of a 1-story house. They made an offensive attack and conducted a primary and secondary search. Crews found and extinguished a fire in the attic and ventilated the home. A plumber had been making repairs when a fire occurred near the pipe he was sweating, catching the insulation on fire, and extending into the attic. Firefighters from Stations 68, 82, 51, 59 and 2 responded to this incident.