WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: June 13, 2024, at 5:38 p.m.
WHERE: 13200 block of Cottingham St. 77048.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $435,500 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $65,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Failure of equipment or heat source.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find fire coming from an attached carport of a 1-story house. They made an offensive attack and ventilated the house. The fire had extended into the attic of the home. Crews ventilated the home and quickly extinguished the fire. The utilities were secured with several breakers found to be tripped. 27 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 25, 55, 23, 46, 35, 36, 24 and 17.