WHAT: Strip center / vehicle fire.
WHEN: January 1, 2025, at 11:03 p.m.
WHERE: Wilcrest Dr. at Bandlon Dr. 77072.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $875,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $50,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find someone had crashed a U-Haul truck into a shopping center and caught fire. They controlled the fire and forced entry to check for extension with no fire found. The building was examined, and it was determined that the structure was still intact with just the façade damaged. The building had suffered from a fire that morning and HFD Arson investigators were requested to investigate the incident. 40 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 73, 2, 68, 83, 10, 76, 75, 57 and Rescue 10.