WHAT: House Fire
WHEN: March 7, 2022 at 11:57 p.m.
WHERE: 200 block of Calloway, 77029
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: Approximately $172 thousand in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $25 thousand in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Unintentional (candle).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find light smoke coming from a 1-story house and made an offensive attack. The roof was ventilated, and a primary search was completed with no one found. Smoke alarms alerted the residents and they safely escaped. The fire was contained to the room of origin and extinguished within about 15 minutes. There was smoke damage throughout the home and the room was a total loss. A lit candle fell from a table and started the fire. Crews from Stations 23, 20, 45, 41, 44, 30 and Rescue 42 responded to this incident.