WHAT: Townhouse fire.
WHEN: October 21, 2024, at 7:56 a.m.
WHERE: 9900 block of Sharpcrest St. 77036.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: $275,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: HFD Arson investigators ruled the cause as accidental (electrical).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the first floor of a 2-story townhouse and made an offensive attack. The home was ventilated, and a primary search was completed. The utilities were secured, and the fire was fully controlled and extinguished. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 41 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 68, 2, 83, 10, 51, 69, 82, 60, 57 and Rescue 10.