Large Building Fire in The Eastex – Jensen Area

WHAT: Large Building Fire

WHEN: April 17, 2022 at 5:41 p.m.

WHERE: 2600 Aldine Westfield, 77093

INJURIES: One firefighter transported to the hospital.

PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.

DAMAGE: $21,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes to find smoke coming from the back of a large building. They breached the locked gates to gain access and made an offensive attack. During the suppression efforts, one firefighter received minor burns and was transported to the hospital. The crews extinguished the fire and requested HFD Arson investigators to determine the cause and origin. Firefighters from Stations 15, 34, 30 and 56 responded to this incident.