Firefighters battled a blaze that tore through a storage facility in the South Belt / Ellington area, causing an estimated $1,000,000 in damages. The inferno, which ignited on January 23, at a property located at 10023 Radio Rd., brought 66 personnel from the Houston Fire Department to the scene.
Initial reports indicate that there were no injuries as a result of the fire. Crews worked tirelessly to combat the flames, which were intensely being fueled by the fuel tanks inside the storage units, mostly occupied by boats. The extent of the damage was massive, although specifics on property saved have not yet been disclosed. HFD hazardous materials unit was also called in to swiftly deal with potentially dangerous substances.
According to details released by the Houston Fire Department, firefighters arrived within seven minutes of being alerted and were forced to enter through a gate, promptly making an offensive attack against the rapidly spreading flames. Multiple HFD units, including Stations 52, 36, 23, 26, 70, 29, 40, 55, 61, 93, 29, 24, Rescue 42, Rehab 17 and Hazmat 22, were involved in the response effort.
As of now, the cause of the fire remains under active investigation by HFD arson investigators, who are looking to determine both the cause and origin of the fire. Officials are urging anyone who might have information related to the incident to come forward.
