WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: October 1, 2023, at 6:34 a.m.
WHERE: 5500 block of Eastland St. 77028.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: $150,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find heavy fire coming through the roof of a vacant 2-story house. They made an attack on the fire and conducted a search of the home, using ground letters to access the second floor from the exterior. The crews made an attack on the fire and protected the nearby structures. The utilities were controlled, and Rehab responded. One firefighter was injured. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 35 personnel were dispatched to this incident, including crews from Stations 15, 19, 45, 32, 39, 41, 43, 20, 30, Rescue 42 and Rehab 17.