Restaurant Fire in The Greater Fifth Ward Area

WHAT: Restaurant (vacant) fire.

WHEN: September 6, 2024, at 12:35 a.m.

WHERE: 2508 Quitman St. 77026.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.

DAMAGE: $100,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find a large vacant restaurant totally involved on fire and made a defensive attack. Crews ensured there were no exposures and fully extinguished the fire. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 31 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 8, 19, 9, 12, 17 and 30.