WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: November 1, 2023, at 12:35 a.m.
WHERE: 2200 block of Des Jardines St. 77023.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $210,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $20,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Unintentional (electrical).
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find smoke coming from a 1-story house and made an offensive attack. They ventilated the roof and controlled the fire. The utilities were secured, and the fire was fully extinguished. Faulty electrical wiring caused the fire which spread up a wall. 34 personnel were dispatched to this incident, including crews from Stations 40, 23, 20, 26, 18 and 25.