A pre-dawn fire occurred at a long-vacant warehouse in Houston’s Greater Eastwood neighborhood, producing thick smoke over nearby streets. Firefighters responded to the 800 block of Milby Street in the morning, and officials reported no injuries. The fire was brought under control in the early hours.
According to the City of Houston, crews were dispatched around 12:58 a.m. yesterday and found the vacant warehouse fully engulfed in flames upon arrival. Firefighters conducted a defensive attack, with a total of 64 personnel from multiple stations—including stations 8, 25, 23, 20, 17, and 18, as well as HazMat 22, Rescue 42, and Rehab 42—responding. The department reported that the fire was brought under control around 2:30 a.m., and a primary search of nearby structures found no victims.
Site and local context
The fire occurred at 800 Milby St., a site included in city redevelopment plans for Greater Eastwood and identified for potential reuse, although the building was vacant at the time of the fire.
Investigation underway
Arson investigators were called to determine the cause and origin of the fire, and crews reported no active utilities at the site. Officials said the investigation is ongoing and that updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
How neighbors can get information
For updates or media inquiries, the Houston Fire Department Public Information Office can be reached at 832-394-6709 or [email protected]. The Houston Fire Marshal’s Office, which oversees origin-and-cause investigations, includes an Arson Division for more detailed inquiries. Officials asked anyone with information to contact HFD so investigators can follow up, as per the City of Houston.
