WHAT: House / vehicle fire.
WHEN: October 13, 2024, at 12:30 a.m.
WHERE: 4200 block of Hollister St. 77080.
INJURIES: A civilian was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
PROPERTY SAVED: $358,400 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $81,500 in estimated property damage.
CAUSE: Unintentional.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find a car had crashed into a home and the vehicle was on fire. They began an attack on the fire and evaluated the stability of the house. A person from the vehicle was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Crews conducted a primary search of the home and check for extension, with none found. The fire was controlled, and it was determined the home was stable and interior entry was safe. 42 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 5, 13, 50, 2, 4, 49, 77, 38, 57 and Heavy Rescue 11.
Also refer to the Houston Police Department’s Release at https://www.houstontx.gov/police/nr/2024/oct/nr241014-04.htm