Chaos broke out in Westbury early yesterday morning as firefighters fought a fierce house fire causing about $250,000 in damages. The blaze occurred on the 12100 block of Stone West Dr. 77035, reported at 3:08 a.m. according to a news release from Houston's official news source.

Fortunately, no one was injured in an incident that could have been disastrous for residents. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from a 1-story house and had to force their way in. They put out the fire and tackled it from the garage, which was also filled with thick smoke, especially in the attic. The value of the saved property wasn't given, but the quick work of the 46 responders prevented things from getting worse.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but it appears to be accidental. Houston Fire Department Arson investigators have been requested to determine the precise cause and origin of the devastating blaze.

The heroes of the day were the firefighters from Stations 48, 2, 21, 59, 48, 68, 80, 24, and 82, who responded to the incident. A close-knit team, they worked tirelessly to extinguish the fire and secure the premises. This kind of response underscores the readiness and commitment of Houston's emergency services to protect its community from the ravages of unforeseen disasters.