Townhome Fire in The Greater Greenspoint Area

WHAT: Townhome fire.

WHEN: November 3, 2023, at 5:56 a.m.

WHERE: 100 block of Goodson Dr. 77060.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $123,500 in estimated property saved.

DAMAGE: $15,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Failure of equipment or heat source (electrical).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find light haze coming from a townhome. They made an offensive attack and conducted a primary search. The residents had been alerted by a smoke alarm and safely exited their residence. A fire was found burning from a breaker box. They extinguished the fire with no extension found. Charring was noted to the structural components of the wall/ceiling around the electrical box. The fire was determined to be caused by electrical issues and the homeowner was advised to have an electrician inspect and repair all components. CenterPoint responded the scene to secure the electricity and the American Red Cross was notified to assist the family. 31 personnel were dispatched to this incident, including crews from Stations 31, 64, 58, 74 and 84.