Houston Apartment Fire Near UH: 2 Injured, Arson Suspected

Overnight Apartment Fire

• 🚨 Houston Fire Department is investigating an apartment fire that occurred late last night off Tuam Street.
• 📍 The fire is located just around the corner from the University of Houston.

Injuries and Firefighting Efforts

• 🚑 Two people were injured in the blaze. One neighbor was taken to the hospital, and the occupant of the first unit that caught fire was evaluated by EMS on site.
• 💧 Firefighters initially faced challenges with water supply due to a dry fire hydrant, but eventually connected to a different hydrant to extinguish the fire.

Arson Investigation

• 🕵️ Arson is being considered as a possible cause for the fire.
• ❓ Further details regarding the number of damaged apartment units and the involvement of arson investigators are expected.