WHAT: Vehicle / house fire.
WHEN: June 7, 2023 at 11:57 a.m.
WHERE: 13300 block of Knollcrest St. 77015.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $140,000 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $30,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Appears to be accidental.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within three minutes to find a vehicle on fire under a carport with extension into the attic and roof of a nearby residence. They made an offensive attack and ventilated the home. The utilities were secured, however there was a small gas leak and CenterPoint was notified. The fire was controlled and extinguished. The fire appeared to have accidental, with the owner reporting he had been working on the car when it caught fire. 38 personnel responded to this incident, including crews form Stations 41, 23, 20, 45, 41, 42, 44, 53, 30 and Hazmat.