Overview
- Fire crews responded to a two-alarm blaze just after 6 a.m. that sent smoke and flames through multiple buildings and forced people onto second- and third-floor balconies.
- Houston firefighters rescued about 20 residents from balconies and apartments during the morning operations.
- The fire expanded across three buildings and impacted 16 units, creating damage that may displace residents.
- At least one person was taken to a hospital for observation and one firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion and returned to duty.
- Arson investigators have detained a person for questioning, are reviewing resident photos and video, and have not yet determined the official cause of the fire.