WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: December 11, 2024, at 2:33 p.m.
WHERE: 8500 block of Alcott Dr. 77080.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: $175,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: HFD Arson investigators ruled the cause as accidental (electrical).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find fire coming from a 1-story house and a fully involved travel trailer near the home. They made an offensive attack and attempted a primary search. The home was not occupied, and the occupants of the trailer were safely outside. The conditions worsened and crews switched to a defensive attack. Additional HFD units were requested, and CenterPoint was notified to secure the utilities. Firefighters extinguished the fire and requested HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 51 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 77, 50, 2, 4, 5, 13, 49, 67, 9, 62, 57 and Heavy Rescue 11.