Houston Officials Investigate Fire While Family Cleans Up

Investigators tried to determine why a power pole fell on the building, sparking the flames.
May 24, 2005
click2houston.com
Crews had to wait until the electricity was shut off before attacking the fire, which became two alarms. The blaze was tapped out about an hour later.
Crews had to wait until the electricity was shut off before attacking the fire, which became two alarms. The blaze was tapped out about an hour later.
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