House Fire in The Trinity / Houston Gardens Area

WHAT: House Fire.

WHEN: December 4, 2022 at 5:19 a.m.

WHERE: 8800 block of Shady Dr. 77016.

INJURIES: One civilian was found and passed away at the hospital.

PROPERTY SAVED: $45,000 in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $45,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find heavy smoke coming from a 1-story home. Civilians were attempting to enter the home to find the victim. Crews made an offensive attack and conducted a primary search. The roof was ventilated, and one individual was found and removed from the home. HFD EMS crews began life saving efforts and he was transported to the hospital, were, unfortunately he was pronounced deceased. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. Firefighters from Stations 34, 17, 15, 45, 32, 43, 56, 30 and Rescue 42 responded to this incident.