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Firefighter injured after large building fire near Galleria-area

HOUSTON – A firefighter was injured while battling a large building fire near the Galleria on Tuesday.

An auto body shop caught on fire on Fountain View Drive and Star Lane. The firefighter suffered a few minor burns but was not taken to the hospital.

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Large black clouds of smoke could be seen coming from the area Tuesday morning.

The fire has been burning since at least 10:50 a.m. Several firetrucks were at the scene. The building suffered serious damage and became a black color.

The roof and other parts of the building appeared to be caved in. Fire officials are investigating what caused the fire.

This is a developing story. KPRC 2 is working to get the latest information.


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Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.

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