Vacant Duplex Fire in The Acres Home Area

WHAT: Vacant duplex fire.

WHEN: March 27, 2025, at 2:33 p.m.

WHERE: 700 block of Fair St. 77088.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.

DAMAGE: $25,000 in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find fire coming from the second floor of a vacant duplex. They made an attack on the fire and conducted a primary search. Fans were used to ventilate the smoke from the structure. The utilities were secured, and the fire was extinguished. The owner was contacted and stated that there were no tenants for the property. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. 38 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 15, 4, 31, 13, 67, 30 and Rescue 84.