Overview
- Houston Fire Department crews contained a blaze at a 24-unit building at 3939 Omeara Drive in southwest Houston.
- Eight apartments sustained heavy fire damage, and water affected the remaining units.
- First responders evaluated two people, with one transported to a nearby hospital and the other released at the scene.
- Officials said the structure’s age, absence of sprinklers, and a flat roof made the fire harder to attack.
- Crews recovered cats and dogs during searches, and residents described urgent evacuations that included helping a wheelchair user to safety.