House Fire in The Northside/Northline Area

WHAT: House Fire

WHEN: March 15, 2022 at 4:24 p.m.

WHERE: 1100 block of Apache, 77022

INJURIES: One resident transported to the hospital. One citizen treated on scene.

PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.

DAMAGE: $150 thousand in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find a 1-story house heavily involved on fire with a report of a possible victim. Several neighbors had removed the victim from the home to the backyard prior to HFD’s arrival. Crews began patient care and transported the resident to the hospital and treated one of the neighbors on scene. Firefighters made a defensive attack on the fire and turned off the power to the home. After initial knockdown of the fire, crews transitioned to an offensive attack to complete extinguishment. CenterPoint was requested for power and gas shutoff. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. Firefighters from Stations 2, 15, 31, 34, 12, 30 and 58 responded to this incident.