Houston Fire Department Update on Three-Alarm Fire at Former Church Buildings

Fire Incident Overview

• 🚒 The Houston Fire Department responded to a fire at the Centro Centrian Cristiano Church at 12:39 PM.
• 📍 The fire involved three buildings on the structure, with all three buildings engulfed.
• ⚠️ The incident escalated to a three-alarm fire due to its complexity.

Fire Department Response and Status

• 🧑‍🚒 A three-alarm fire involves significant resources, including at least 100 firefighters, numerous apparatus (engines, ladders), and support personnel.
• 🚫 No injuries or fatalities have been reported at this time.
• 🏠 It is unknown if the buildings were abandoned, but no individuals were found on the premises.
• 🔥 The fire has been contained and controlled, despite the heavy, dark smoke visible from a distance.

Investigation and Cause

• 🔍 Arson investigators are on the scene to determine the cause of the fire.
• ⏳ The initial call came in at 12:39 PM, and firefighters have been working on the scene for approximately two hours.
• 💨 The dark smoke was attributed to the contents of the building, including wood, and the large scale of the fire.