Fire damages southwest Houston apartments

HOUSTON – Firefighters are making an offensive effort to put out a fire at a southwest Houston apartment complex. 

Southwest Houston apartment fire

What we know:

The fire is at a complex on Sandpiper Drive near Dumfries Drive, close to Fondren Road and South Braeswood Boulevard.

Crews got a call about the fire at about 7 p.m.

According to the Houston Fire Department, 16 units were damaged in the fire. 

Officials said one Houston Fire Department unit that was on the scene had a mechanical issue and crews had to call a reset. That means they had to pull the truck with the mechanical issue and pull the crew out. 

Another engine was put in place and the fire was put out. 

No injuries have been reported. 

What we don’t know:

The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

The Source: Houston Fire Department

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