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House Fire in Southeast Houston
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April 16, 2018 just past mid-night
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5400 block of Westover St, 77033
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$20 thousand in estimated property saved
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$120 thousand in estimated damage.
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Firefighters arrived on scene and found fire coming from the home. Crews from Stations 26, 35, 46 and 55 controlled the fire in less than 20 minutes and conducted a primary search. The home owner had been using a small space heater. The space heater was determined to be the probable cause, catching a chair and area around the chair on fire. The American Red Cross was notified to assist the resident.
The Houston Fire Department recommends the following safety tips when using supplemental heating sources:
- Make sure you have a working smoke alarm.
- Keep all combustible materials, including yourself at least 3 feet from the heater.
- Open face heaters should have a screen
- Provide ventilation to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
Additional safety tips may be found on the HFD website at www.houstonfire.org
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Contact:
Public Affairs Media Line: 832.394.6630
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