House Fire in Houston, Texas

In the early morning hours of February 8, 2006, in Houston, Texas, District Chief 8, Engines 7, 18, and 25; and Ladders 7 and 18 were dispatched to a reported house fire.

First arriving, Engine 25 and Ladder 7, reported 3 large wood frame houses and beauty salon on fire.

The first lines deployed protected the exposures on the B, C, and D sectors.

District Chief 8 requested 2 taps, bringing 2 more engines. Shortly after that, a 2-11 was requested, bringing 4 more engines and 2 more ladder trucks.

The fire was limited to the original buildings on fire and minimal damage to the exposures.

The fire is under investigation.

There were no injuries reported.