WHAT: Restaurant Fire.
WHEN: November 13, 2023, at 7:35 p.m.
WHERE: 9900 block of Kleckley Dr. 77075.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: More than $300,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $15,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: HFD Arson investigators ruled the cause as accidental.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke coming from a restaurant that had undergone multiple renovations. They made an offensive attack and attempted to gain entry but were hindered by burglar bars. Crews found the roof clear and opened the roof hatch to aide in ventilation. They extinguished a fire in the interior ceiling and concealed awning area and checked for extension. A primary search was completed with no one found. After the fire was extinguished, it was determined the new copper piping had recently been installed and the soldering process most likely caused the fire. 48 personnel were dispatched to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 52, 23, 26, 70, 36, 61, 93, 94, 24 and Rescue 42.