House Fire in The IAH / Airport Area

WHAT: House fire.

WHEN: July 2, 2023, at 5:32 p.m.

WHERE: 19300 block of Sears Dr. 77338.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $170,000 in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $30,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Act of nature (lightning).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find smoke coming from a 1-story house and made an offensive attack. They ventilated the home and conducted a primary search. The crew of the first engine on scene stopped the fire from spreading and controlled the fire prior other units arrived. The utilities were secured, and the fire was fully extinguished. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine if a lightning strike had caused the fire. 32 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 15, 64, 102, 103, 105, 56 and 30 responded to this incident.