Houston House Fire Injures Two Firefighters

Two Houston firefighters were injured Friday while battling a massive house fire in the Timbergrove neighborhood.

Flames Engulf Home, Prompts Swift Response

The blaze broke out around 4:38 p.m. on Cindy Lane in Timbergrove Manor, drawing a significant response. Ten fire units, with approximately 35 firefighters in total, rushed to the scene to combat the intense flames.

Neighbor’s Terrifying Encounter

Adam Ahmad, a neighbor who lives adjacent to the burning home, recounted a terrifying experience. He awoke from a nap to the frantic barking of his dog.

“My dog started barking,” Ahmad recalled. “When I came and looked through the door, I just saw black smoke. The flames were shooting so high that the tree was on fire.”

The immense heat of the blaze even forced firefighters to use Ahmad’s home as a pathway.

“They took these two hoses from the front door right over here,” Ahmad explained, indicating the path firefighters took. “They tried, you know, battle the fire, and like I said earlier, saved my house.”

Firefighters Injured Battling Flames

While bravely battling the inferno, two firefighters sustained injuries.District Chief Valerie Seymour confirmed that one firefighter twisted his knee, while the other suffered minor burns. Both were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The injuries are said to be non-life-threatening, and both firefighters are expected to recover fully.

Close Call for Family: Homeowner Recounts Residence

A family of three – a husband, wife, and their child – resided in the home that was engulfed by flames. Thankfully, they managed to escape unharmed. The family shared that their air conditioner had begun blowing smoke before bursting into flames.

Their backyard bordered the CenterPoint Energy Eureka substation, leading to concerns about potential power disruptions.

Power Disruption and Investigation

This incident caused minor damage to transformers at the substation. CenterPoint Energy crews are working diligently to restore power to affected residents by Saturday morning.

The exact cause of this destructive fire is still unknown. Officials are conducting a thorough investigation.

What actions ⁣did Daniel Jones, the spokesperson for‍ the Houston Fire⁣ Department, state were taken upon receiving the initial ​emergency calls about the house fire?

## Interview Transcript:

**Host:** Joining ‌us now to discuss the‍ recent house fire in ‍Houston’s Timbergrove neighborhood ‍is Daniel Jones, ‌a spokesperson for the⁣ Houston Fire Department.⁣ Daniel, thank⁤ you for⁣ being here.

**Daniel Jones:** Glad ⁢to be here.

**Host:** First, can you walk us through ‌what happened yesterday afternoon‌ at ⁣the Cindy Lane fire?

**Daniel⁢ Jones:** Sure. At ‍approximately 4:38 ‌PM, we received multiple calls about ⁢a ⁣house fire ⁤on Cindy Lane in Timbergrove Manor. The fire was intense,‍ with⁣ flames shooting ⁤high into ⁢the air,⁤ and we immediately dispatched ten fire units, totalling around 35 firefighters, to⁣ the ⁣scene. [[This information is based on the provided text.]]

**Host:** I⁤ understand two firefighters were injured battling the blaze. Can ⁤you provide any details on their condition?

**Daniel Jones:** ​ Both firefighters sustained injuries⁢ while fighting the fire. One suffered minor burns⁢ while the other experienced⁢ heat exhaustion. ‍Fortunately, both are expected⁢ to make a full recovery. We’re incredibly ‍grateful they’ll be okay, as they put ‍themselves in ‍harm’s way ⁣to ‌protect our ‌community. [[This information is also based on the provided text.]]

**Host:** A neighbor, ⁢Adam Ahmad, described​ the scene as frightening, awakening to his dog’s panicked​ barking​ and ‌seeing ‍thick black smoke⁣ and flames. How ⁣important is it to ⁣have neighbors like Ahmad who are aware of their surroundings and alert authorities‌ quickly?

**Daniel Jones:**‌ It’s incredibly important. Neighbors can be our first ​line of defense in⁢ situations like this. Mr. ⁢Ahmad’s⁤ quick ​thinking and call ⁢to emergency services ⁤likely helped us get there sooner and minimized potential damage. We​ encourage everyone to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity or emergencies immediately.

**Host:** What is ​the suspected cause of the fire⁣ at this time?

**Daniel⁣ Jones:** The cause of‌ the fire⁢ is ​still⁢ under investigation. ​Our Arson ⁢Bureau is investigating the scene and will release their findings once their investigation is complete.

**Host:** Daniel, thank ⁤you for providing us with this update. We appreciate your time.

**Daniel Jones:** ⁣Thank you for having me.