HOUSTON – A Saturday afternoon apartment fire in north Houston has left 31 families homeless, officials said.
The fire was reported at 2:33 p.m. at Northline Point Apartments in the 7000 block of Northline Drive.
Officials said a dog was burned in the fire.
No other injuries were reported.
The fire started after someone barbecued inside one of the apartments.
Now, 115 people are wondering what's next for them.
In tears, Ann Chenvus said she is scared to be homeless again.
"I done sleep at a bus stop, I slept under freeways, I (have) been hungry," Chenvus said.
She lost everything in the fire that most people usually take for granted.
"Everything: my purse, my bedding, sheets, blankets, everything," Chenvus said.
Families rushed to beat nightfall to salvage what dry belongings the fire and water didn't destroy.
"I'm a little scared right now with everything that happened. We don't know where to live right now," said Kevin Blacquez.
Red Cross is working to place all families in a shelter at 1023 Pinemont Drive Saturday night.
Officials said families are in need of food, water, hygiene products and clothes. Anyone who wants to donate is asked to call Erica Davis with Precinct 1 832-286-3876.