Emergency crews responded to a roaring house fire in the South Belt / Ellington area, with flames engulfing a 2-story residence on the 10800 block of Plum Dale Way. The fire, which broke out on February 12 at approximately 4:57 p.m., triggered a swift offensive attack by Houston's firefighters.
The Houston Fire Department confirmed there were no injuries, and despite the ferocity of the blaze, firefighters were able to save an estimated $2.1 million in property, their prompt response credited for limiting damage costs to $555,000, this is according to information released by the department.
The inferno necessitated a brief switch to defensive maneuvers but was finally controlled, a primary search of the premises was concluded, the roof was ventilated to clear smoke and gases and firefighting units secured the utilities on site. A total of 46 personnel from various stations, including Stations 93, 23, 70, 71, 29, 36, 52, 61, 94, and 24, raced against time to douse the flames and mitigate further disaster.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and arson investigators from the HFD have been called in to ascertain the origin of the fire. Meanwhile, the American Red Cross has been notified to assist the affected residents, helping them navigate the aftermath of the firestorm that has temporarily taken the sanctity of their homes. For more details on the incident and the ongoing investigation, visit the official report here.
