WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: March 16, 2025, at 12:45 a.m.
WHERE: 1200 Apache St. 77022.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $45,700 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $170,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: HFD Arson investigators ruled the cause as accidental.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find a house on fire and made an offensive attack. They extinguished a fire on the porch and entered the home. The roof was ventilated, and a primary search was completed. The resident had safely exited the house when the smoke alarms sounded. CenterPoint was notified to secure the utilities. Crews extinguished the fire and requested HFD Arson investigators to determine the cause and origin. The American Red Cross was also requested to assist the resident. 37 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 30, 15, 31, 34, 39, 58 and 56.