WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: March 16, 2025, at 1:53 a.m.
WHERE: 7500 block of Haywood Dr. 77061.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: $250,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation (appears to be accidental).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy fire coming from a 2-story house and forced entry. Due to the heavy amount of fire a primary search was not possible, however the family reported everyone was safely outside. Crews made a defensive attack on the fire and protected the nearby structures. Heavy vegetation was also on fire. The roof collapsed and firefighters rotated until the fire was fully controlled. HFD units remained on scene through the morning to ensure hotspots were fully out. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 50 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 26, 23, 46, 18, 29, 35, 40, 36, 24, Rescue 42 and Rehab 42.