WHAT: Apartment fire.
WHEN: July 8, 2024, at 3:02 p.m.
WHERE: 17050 Imperial Valley Dr. 77060.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.
DAMAGE: $250,000 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene to find a vacant apartment building fully involved on fire and made a defensive attack. Flooding and gate obstructions hinder the crews; however, they were able to control most of the fire with aerial operations. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. 48 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 74, 15, 31, 64, 34, 84, 105, 63, 67, 30, Rehab 8 and the Aldine Fire Department.