WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: March 13, 2025, at 5:44 p.m.
WHERE: 3700 block of Florinda St. 77021.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $147,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $35,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Unintentional.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke coming from a 1-story house and made an offensive attack. They ventilated the home and conducted a primary search with no one found. The occupant(s) had safely exited prior to HFDs arrival. The utilities were secured, and the Houston Police Department was requested for traffic control. The fire was extinguished and determined to be accidental, originating near the dryer vent, under a hot water heater in the utility room. 45 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 15, 23, 26, 46, 25, 33, 35, 24 and 50.