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4-Alarm Warehouse Fire in Central Southwest Area of Houston
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May 28, 2018 at 6:26 a.m.
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4 firefighters suffered from minor injuries.
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Firefighters prevented the spread of the fire to other nearby structures.
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At least $200 thousand in estimated damage.
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The cause is still under investigation by HFD Arson investigators.
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Firefighters arrived on scene with heavy black smoke coming from a section of a large warehouse building. The company collects used empty packaging and cleans for resale and about one thousand of these containers were involved in fire with possible trace amounts of chemicals. A precautionary shelter in place was issued for several hours within a 1-square mile radius for citizens to remain indoors. Mutual aid was received from several fire departments, including Brookside, Manvel and Stafford. Public Works provided a track hoe and Metro provided buses. The fire was declared under control and tapped out at 11:40 a.m.
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