Vacant Apartment Building Fire in The Independence Heights Area

WHAT: Vacant apartment building fire.

WHEN: October 31, 2023, at 3:45 p.m.

WHERE: 607 Thornton Rd. 77018.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.

DAMAGE: $100,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Firefighters arrived on scene within three minutes to find a vacant apartment building on fire. They made an attack on the fire and worked to stop the spread. A primary search was completed, and the building was ventilated. The utilities were secured, and additional fires were found and extinguished. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 40 personnel were dispatched to this incident, including crews from Stations 31, 15, 34, 13, 62, 67, 6, 38, 15 and 30.