Firefighters in northwest Houston have been called to a 3-alarm fire at a drywall company on Monday afternoon. According to KPRC 2, the blaze took place at Olympia Drywall Co., located at 2525 McAllister Road. As the fire department battles the flames, a public information officer has been dispatched to provide updates, and thus far, no injuries have been reported.
The Houston Fire Department was first alerted to the emergency shortly before 8 a.m., as detailed in a report by The Houston Chronicle. The fire has prompted a significant response from emergency crews. Brent Taylor, a department spokesperson, indicated that the department is actively trying to reach the property's owner or manager; the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Currently, there is no information on the possible damage to the company or surrounding structures. The fire department is working diligently to extinguish the fire and prevent further spread. Live updates are expected to be provided by KPRC 2’s Re’Chelle Turner, who is heading to the scene. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and investigators will look for answers once it’s safe.
