Firefighter burned in apartment fire in southwest Houston

HOUSTON – A firefighter was injured while fighting a fire at an apartment complex in southwest Houston.

The fire broke out just before 10 a.m. Monday at a complex in the 9400 block of Concourse Drive. While fighting the flames, the first responder was burned on the right hand.

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Houston officials said eight to 10 units are without power, one unit has water damage and another has flame damage as a result of the fire. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

[PHOTOS: Firefighters responding to flames, smoke at southwest Houston apartment]