House Fire in The Eastex-Jensen Area

WHAT: House fire.

WHEN: July 9, 2023, at 7:05 a.m.

WHERE: 1700 Deams St. 77093.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $800,000 in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $50,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find light smoke coming from a 1-story house. There were no residents on scene and the home appeared to be vacant and under construction. To access the fire, crews opened the flooring up which was labor intensive due to the materials. After the fire was controlled, they ensured the area was cooled down and the fire was completely extinguished. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 33 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters form Stations 15, 31, 34, 12, 30, 58 and Rehab 8.