Flames erupted in a residential area of The Greenway/Upper Kirby sending the Houston Fire Department scrambling early last Thursday morning, according to a report by the City of Houston. The fire, which ignited in a carport attached to a duplex at 3900 Law Street, 77005, was called in at 6:38 a.m. and swiftly brought under control by responding units.
Emerging unscathed were the residents of the property as there were no injuries reported from the conflagration; the quick action of the firefighters also managed to save about $25,000 worth of property, although the flames still took a toll causing an estimated $75,000 in damage, engulfing the carport in its wake, residents looking on as the early dawn was disrupted the interplay of sirens and the stark, undulating glow of emergency lights.
Firefighters arrived on the scene within a mere four minutes of the call and immediately launched an offensive attack to subdue the blaze. They completed a primary search of the connected residences ensuring everyone was safe and then focused on extinguishing the fire. The incident required 33 personnel spanning crews from Stations 37, 28, 3, and 8; their coordinated efforts prevented the fire from spreading further and causing more extensive harm to life and property.
After extinguishing the flames, arson investigators determined the fire started from an electrical source, highlighting its accidental nature. Residents and neighbors now reconsider the safety of their homes following the disruptive incident.
