WHAT: Small building fire
WHEN: January 8, 2022 at 1:52 a.m.
WHERE: 4205 W. Orem Dr. 77045
INJURIES: No reported injuries.
PROPERTY SAVED: $450 thousand in estimated property saved.
DAMAGE: $1.050 million in estimated damage.
CAUSE: Under investigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within six minutes to find a small building totally involved on fire with propane cylinders exploding. They declared a defensive attack and checked for exposures while containing the fire and fully extinguishing it. The power company was notified, and HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. Crews from Stations 59, 47, 21, 48 and 2 responded to this incident.