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Third Ward Apartment Fire Injures 2 as HFD Probes Possible Arson

Firefighters contained the blaze in about 15 minutes despite a dry hydrant.

Overview

  • The fire erupted around 11:15 p.m. Sunday in a four-unit building on the 3700 block of Tuam Street in Houston's Third Ward.
  • HFD said one person was taken to a hospital and another was evaluated by EMS at the scene.
  • The HFD Arson Bureau opened an investigation after neighbors reported the blaze may have been set intentionally.
  • Officials said surveillance cameras captured a suspect at the scene, and no motive or arrests have been confirmed.
  • Two of the building’s four units were reported damaged, and crews established an alternate water supply after finding the nearest hydrant dry.