House Fire in The Near Northside Area

WHAT: House fire.

WHEN: October 13, 2023, at 7:19 p.m.

WHERE: 1600 block of Collingsworth St. 77009.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.

DAMAGE: $20,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within three minutes to find a vacant 1-story house on fire. The home was boarded up and crews made an offensive attack. A primary search was completed, and the roof was ventilated. The nearby houses were protected, and the fire was extinguished. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 44 personnel were dispatched to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 12, 15, 19, 34, 9, 30 and 39.