House Fire in The Near Northside Area

WHAT: House fire.

WHEN: March 18, 2023 at 1:01 a.m.

WHERE: 4700 block of Bristol St. 77009.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $230,000 in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $30,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: HFD Arson investigators ruled the cause as accidental due to candles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find a house on fire. A primary search was conducted, and crews removed burglar bars. The home was ventilated, and the fire was extinguished. HFD Arson investigators ruled the cause as accidental due to the use of candles. Crews from Stations 15, 6, 31, 9, 12 and 30 responded to this incident.