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Construction Site Fire at South US 59 Freeway and 610
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July 8, 2019 at 4:50 a.m.
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5201 South U.S. 59 Freeway at 610
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More than $200 thousand in estimated damage
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The cause was ruled as incendiary by HFD Arson investigators
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Firefighters arrived on scene to find two excavators heavily on fire around the cab area. The equipment was in an open construction area with no workers present. The crew of Engine 51 extinguished both fires with water and foam. Engine 28 was used to block traffic and the crew assisted Engine 51. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire.
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Contact:
HFD Newsroom
hfdnewsroom@houstontx.gov
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