HOUSTON – The Houston Fire Department said they have put out a fire in a wooded area in northwest Houston.
The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office said the fire was located in the 7200 block of Cockrum.
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The fire is currently contained at 4.5 acres and crews remain on the scene mopping up.
HCFMO is on scene assisting @ChampionsESD with a grass fire in the 7200 block of Cockrum.
— @hcfmo (@hcfmo) September 4, 2023
The Fire was contained to 4.5 acres. There are no reported injuries at this time.
The origin and cause investigation is underway. pic.twitter.com/4pzrj6wWVN
The fire marshal’s office said the fire did spread and threatened a nearby hotel at one point. Firefighters worked to evacuate the hotel.
The fire marshal’s office said the hotel did receive minimal damage.
The origin and cause of the fire is under investigation.