WHAT: Vacant house fire.
WHEN: September 15, 2024, at 4:56 p.m.
WHERE: E. Tidwell Rd. at Airline Dr. 77076.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: $200,000 in estimated property / content damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find a 1-story vacant house fully involved in fire. The home had heavy fire damage from another fire about a year prior. A defensive attack was made with downed power lines noted. A primary search was not possible due to the heavy fire conditions and the collapse of a portion of the structure. The fire was brought under control, and HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin. 42 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 31, 15, 34, 30, 58, 67, 30 and Rehab 8.