Watch: Firefighters Battling Former Church Complex Fire in Houston

At least one of the three structures burning has collapsed, a Houston fire official said.
Jan. 12, 2026

Houston firefighters are battling a three-alarm fire involving several buildings.

Firefighters found three buildings on a church property burning when they entered the area about 12:39 p.m.

Due to the intensity, crews immediately called for additional manpower, a Houston fire official told KHOU reporters at the scene.

Several aerials were in operation as firefighters attempt to bring the fire under control.

At least one of the structures collapsed during the incident. The complex has been vacant.

No injuries have been reported. Arson investigators are on the scene.

 

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Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues. 

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