Vacant House Fire in The Near Northside Area

WHAT: Vacant House Fire

WHEN: January 29, 2022 at 10:45 p.m.

WHERE: 80 block of Melbourne, 77022

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: $247 thousand in estimted property saved.

DAMAGE: $53 thousand in estimated damage.

CAUSE: Under investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find heavy fire coming from a vacant house. They made a defensive attack and once the fire was controlled, entered the structure to complete extinguishment and a primary search. The home was ventilated, and a secondary search was completed. Firefighters from Stations 15, 30, 31, 34, 9, 12 and 39 responded to this incident.