WHAT: House fire.
WHEN: January 4, 2023, at 12:42 p.m.
WHERE: 7000 block of Kernel St. 77087.
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $117,500 in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $57,500 in estimated damage.
CAUSE: HFD Arson investigators ruled the cause as accidental.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within six minutes to find smoke coming from the attic of a 1-story house. They accessed the attic and extinguished the fire. The roof was ventilated, and the power was secured. A primary and secondary search were completed. The American Red Cross was notified for the family. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. 42 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 23, 20, 26, 25, 29, 35, 40 and 36.
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