Elderly Man Found Dead in Burning Shed Inside North Harris County Warehouse

Fire Department Response

• 🚨 Westfield Fire Department responded to a structure fire alert at 2343.
• ⏱️ The first engine company arrived within 3 minutes, reporting a small shed fire inside a warehouse.

Discovery and Victim

• 😔 A deceased civilian was found inside the warehouse.
• ⚠️ The death was immediately apparent, with no life-saving measures performed.
• 🔥 Preliminary indications suggest the victim died by fire.

Investigation Details

• ❓ The nature of the warehouse (commercial or otherwise) is under investigation by the Harris County Fire Marshall's Office.
• 🔍 The cause of the fire is also under investigation, with no immediate determination of accidental or other causes.
• ℹ️ Officials stated they have limited information currently available to the public.

Fire Details

• 🏠 The fire was described as relatively small, contained to a small shed within the warehouse.
• 🚫 There was no extension of the fire beyond the shed.

Official Statement

• 🗣️ Captain Scott Douglas provided the update on behalf of the Westfield Fire Department.
• 🧑‍🚒 Further inquiries are directed to the Harris County Fire Marshall's Office.