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Houston Firefighters Rescue Residents from Blazing Apartment Complex in Fifth Ward, Wheatley Manor Also Struck by Fire

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Published on October 21, 2025
Houston Firefighters Rescue Residents from Blazing Apartment Complex in Fifth Ward, Wheatley Manor Also Struck by FireSource: Google Street View

Early Tuesday morning, a fire broke out at an apartment complex in the 5201 block of Market Street in Fifth Ward. Firefighters rescued three to four people, and several units were damaged, according to Click2Houston.

A fire broke out at the complex but caused no reported injuries. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and the Red Cross is helping those affected. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the number of people impacted has not been determined. Residents are dealing with the aftermath.

A fire broke out at the Wheatley Manor Apartments on Market Street around midnight. Fire crews arrived by 4 a.m. and evacuated several families, who were assisted by the American Red Cross. The fire caused heavy smoke damage and roof collapse, with some residents saying they "lost everything," as reported by CW39. Market Street is closed while investigators, including arson specialists, determine the cause. No injuries were reported