House Fire in The Near Southwest Area

WHAT: House fire.

WHEN: February 22, 2025, at 11:09 a.m.

WHERE: 4700 block of Spellman Rd. 77035.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $450,000 in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $100,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Failure of equipment or heat source (electrical).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find light smoke coming from a 1-story house and made an offensive attack. They found and extinguished a fire originating from a malfunctioning electric recliner chair. Crews contained the fire to the area of origin and conducted salvage and overhaul. 39 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 21, 59, 48, 82 and 24.