WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: June 9, 2023 at 1:54 a.m.
WHERE: 8100 block of Caddo Rd. 77078.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: $70,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Appears to be accidental (candle).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find a 1-story house totally involved on fire and made a defensive attack. The roof was collapsing, and the walls were pushed out. The occupants were safely outside. Crews protected the nearby homes and made sure the residents were safe. The fire was controlled and HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 35 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 32, 15, 34, 45, 39, 43, 56 and 30 responded to this incident.