Overview
- The Mayfield Ridge Lane house in Cinco Ranch was declared a total loss after flames ripped through the roof and attic during Tuesday night’s storm.
- Investigators are treating a lightning strike as the likely ignition source and the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal has opened an official probe.
- Fire crews from Willow Fork and Katy spent about two hours bringing the blaze under control, and video from the scene shows intense, fast-moving flames.
- Three firefighters were treated at the scene and two were taken to hospital for heat-related injuries; both hospitalized crew members are expected to recover.
- Officials say this was one of four possible lightning-strike incidents reported in the Katy/Cinco Ranch area during the same storm and residents should watch for further findings from the investigation.