WHAT: Waste management warehouse trash fire.
WHEN: August 12, 2024, at 9:31 a.m.
WHERE: 9225 Lawndale St. 77012.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: Not available.
CAUSE: Unintentional.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene with smoke coming from a medium sized metal building of a waste management warehouse. A large pile of trash was found burning. Crews kept the fire in check while warehouse personnel moved the trash out for easier access. The fire was fully extinguished, and the company provided fire watch to ensure it did not reignite. 52 personnel responded to this incident, including firefighters from Stations 23, 20, 26, 18, 29, 36, 40, 24, 37, Hazmat 22 and Rehab 17.