WHAT: House Fire
WHEN: February 7, 2022 at 3:58 p.m.
WHERE: 14900 block of Merritt, 77060
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $185 thousand in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $20 thousand in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Unintentional (cooking).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within eight minutes to find smoke coming from the roof of a small 1-story house. The remnants of a kitchen fire were found inside the home with heavy smoke and charring damage to the cabinets and stove. Prior to HFDs arrival, neighbors had extinguished the main fire with a garden hose and turned the power off to the home. HFD Crews checked for extension and ensured there were not hidden hotspots. Firefighters from Stations 31, 64, 84, 67, 30 and 74 responded to this incident.