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City of Houston


HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Incident Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 05/22/2018
Warehouse Fire in South Belt / Ellington Area of Southeast Houston
WHAT:
Warehouse Fire
WHEN:
May 17, 2018 at 10:39 p.m.
WHERE:
10798 Kingspoint Rd, 77075
INJURIES:
No reported injuries
PROPERTY SAVED:
$300 thousand in estimated property saved
DAMAGE:
$500 thousand in estimated damage
CAUSE:
The cause was ruled accidental by HFD Arson investigators.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Firefighters arrived on scene to find smoke and fire coming from the side of a metal warehouse and forced entry. A second alarm was requested for manpower. Information obtained revealed a furniture manufacturing business with paints and chemicals in storage. The fire was declared under control within an hour with firefighters from Stations 26, 52, 61, 70 and 93. Hazmat and arson were requested. Extensive overhaul was completed by the fire crews after clearance from the hazmat team.

Contact:
HFD Newsroom
hfdnewsroom@houstontx.gov
 
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