Crime & Safety
Southwest Houston House Fire Causes $23K In Damage
House fire caused by an electrical short in the attic.
HOUSTON, TX — An electrical short in the attic of a house on Roos Road in Southwest Houston ignited a fire and caused an estimated $23,000 in damage last Thursday. Houston Fire Department responded to a fire in the 11800 block of Roos at 8 a.m. Thursday and tapped out the fire. There were no injuries.
HFD stated it saved an estimated $137 thousand in property.
HFD also sent this reminder to folks:
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Important reminders from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Call a qualified electrician or your landlord if you have:
- Frequent problems with blowing fuses or tripping circuit breakers
- A tingling feeling when you touch an electrical appliance
- Discolored or warm wall outlets
- A burning or rubbery smell coming from an appliance
- Flickering or dimming lights
- Sparks from an outlet
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