WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: April 26, 2025, at 11:25 a.m.
WHERE: 16600 block of Sentinel Dr. 77053.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $175,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $150,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: HFD Arson investigators ruled the cause as accidental (candles).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and fire coming from a 1-story house. They made an attack on the fire and ventilated the home. A primary and secondary search was completed with everyone accounted for. The residents had safely exited the home before HFD arrived. Once the fire was extinguished, HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 43 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 2, 21, 59, 47, 48, 80, 82, 68 and 24.