Residential Fire in The Spring Branch West Area

WHAT: Residential fire.

WHEN: January 13, 2024, at 8:24 p.m.

WHERE: 10900 block of Cannes Memorial Dr. 77043.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $175,000 in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $65,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Unintentional (candle).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within six minutes and found heavy fire coming through the attic of a three-story residence. They made an attack on the fire and conducted a primary search. The nearby exposures were protected, and the fire was extinguished with crews ensuring all hotspots were out. The fire was determined to be caused by a lit candle that was accidentally knocked over. 32 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 2, 5, 78, 49, 57, 69, 77 and 57.