WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: August 15, 2023, at 2:18 a.m.
WHERE: 4700 block of West OST Drive, 77013.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $22,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $30,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find a house totally on fire after being notified by a citizen at the nearby Fire Station. They made a defensive attack until the fire was brought under control. A primary and secondary search were completed, and CenterPoint was notified due to burned and down powerlines. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. 34 personnel were dispatched to this incident, including crews from Stations 23, 20, 45, 32, 41, 43, 44, 30 and Rehab 17.