Christmas Tree Causes House Fire on Santa Fe Dr. With $190,000 in Damage

A house fire occurred on December 28, 2023, at 4:16 p.m. in the 7400 block of Santa Fe Dr. (ZIP code 77061). No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.

Firefighters responded to the emergency, arriving at the scene within six minutes. Upon arrival, they encountered heavy flames emanating from the residence. The fire brigade initiated an offensive attack, conducting both primary and secondary searches of the premises. Additionally, efforts were made to control utilities.

The blaze, resulting in an estimated $190,000 in damage, was traced back to the failure of equipment or a heat source, specifically, a heat source positioned too closely to a combustible Christmas tree. Fire crews successfully extinguished the flames and requested the assistance of the American Red Cross to aid the affected residents.

A total of 44 personnel, including firefighters from Stations 23, 26, 46, 29, 36, 40, 55, 61, and 24, played a crucial role in managing the incident. The quick response and coordinated efforts of the fire teams helped contain the situation and prevent further escalation.