Shed Fire in The Independence Heights Area

WHAT: Shed Fire

WHEN: May 21, 2022 at 3:46 p.m.

WHERE: 400 block of Neyland, 77022

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: The nearby home was protected from catching fire.

DAMAGE: $15,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Failure of equipment or heat souce.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find fire coming from a large shed next to a house. They made an offensive attack and controlled the fire within five minutes. Although no fire was found in the house, crews ventilated the attic with a fan for smoke that had migrated through the soffit. The fire started due to a faulty extension cord and outlet in the shed. Firefighters from Stations 31, 15, 13, 30 and 58 responded to this incident.