House Fire in the Greater Fifth Ward Area

WHAT: House Fire

WHEN: November 19, 2021 at 12:39 a.m.

WHERE: 2000 block of Staples, 77026

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $55 thousand in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $2 thousand in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under Investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find a house on fire. The occupants had safely made it out of the home prior to HFD’s arrival. Crews extinguished the fire and ventilated the roof. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. Firefighters from Stations 9, 12, 17, 19 and 30 responded to this incident.