WHAT: Townhouse fire.
WHEN: December 12, 2024, at 8:02 a.m.
WHERE: 6400 block of W. Airport Blvd. 77035.
INJURIES: One firefighter injured their shoulder and was treated on scene.
PROPERTY SAVED: $180,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $30,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Unintentional.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find smoke coming from a 2-story townhouse and made an offensive attack. They ventilated the home and controlled the utilities. Crews pulled the ceiling, extinguished the fire and checked for extension. The fire appeared to have been caused by a faulty furnace. One firefighter injured their shoulder and was treated on scene. 49 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 82, 59, 68, 48 and 24.