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West Houston Apartment Fire Injures Two, Leaves Building a 'Total Loss'

More than 100 firefighters contained the blaze within 90 minutes.

Overview

  • Flames broke out shortly after 8:30 a.m. at Olympia Drive and Hayes Road, and the fire was under control by about 10 a.m.
  • The blaze involved 16 units in one building, including five that were unoccupied.
  • Two residents jumped from a second-story window onto a couch to escape, and firefighters removed two others from the upper floor.
  • Two residents were injured, including one transported for smoke inhalation and another with non-fire-related injuries; three others were treated on scene and a firefighter had minor issues without transport.
  • Arson investigators are examining the cause as building management coordinates rehousing and has notified the American Red Cross for support.