WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: October 20, 2024, at 11:21 p.m.
WHERE: 8600 block of Candy St. 77029.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: $77,500 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: HFD Arson investigators ruled the cause as accidental (electrical).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find fire coming through the roof of a 1-story house. They made a defensive attack and controlled the utilities. Once the fire was under control, the crews switched to an offensive attack and extinguished the fire. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 32 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters form Stations 23, 20, 45, 27, 41, 42, 30 and rescue 42.