Around 9:10pm, Cy-Fair received multiple calls for a reported structure fire in the Wortham Grove subdivision. Units arrived to find fire showing from a detached garage, with fire extending to two houses. Crews were able to protect both exposures and extinguish the fire without any injuries.
All the occupants were able to safely exit the residences and the cause of the fire was determined to be an unattended candle.
INCIDENT ALERT
FIRE ON FM 529.
Due to a fire, FM 529 is closed off in both directions of travel in between 290 and Eldridge.
********UPDATE 8:06pm*********
Fire has been extinguished. FM 529 remains closed.
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The fire took place at an auto repair shop. Jersey Village Fire Department was first on scene. Harris County Fire Marshal Office is now investigating the cause of the fire.
Our units continue to respond to reported brush fires almost daily, including this one from last night.
We would like to remind the community that the Harris County burn ban still remains in effect due to the high fire danger at this time, and to avoid any high-risk activities that may cause a fire.
For this fire, HCFMO ruled the cause as due to a discarded cigarette.
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Despite being bright outside, conditions inside burning structures may have limited to no visibility. In this video, you can see what conditions can look like inside a structure. Firefighters train on being able to operate in these conditions while performing numerous tasks, including search, moving hose lines, and victim rescue.
Are you interested in learning how to do these skills? We are looking for committed individuals to join our team as volunteer firefighters! Join a growing department where you can make a positive impact on the Cy-Fair community. Take the steps today to apply and be a part of Fire Training Academy Class 22-06.
Apply online: https://bit.ly/cyfairvolunteer
The Cy-Fair Fire Department is a combination fire department that provides fire and emergency medical services from 13 stations in the 164 sq. miles of Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9 in NW Harris County, TX.
We care about your extended family just as much as you do. Cy-Fair Firefighters rescued a dog from an apartment fire earlier today.
Cy-Fair’s newest Probationary Firefighters are spending their last day of the academy training on endurance evolutions. They will go through multiple scenarios simulating fire control, victim rescue, mayday, and more.
Starting next week, these probationary firefighters will start at their assigned stations and begin the next phase of their probationary year.