Blaze at tire warehouse in NW Houston

HOUSTON – A blaze burned Thursday afternoon at a tire warehouse in northwest Houston.

The fire broke out shortly after 4:30 p.m. at 12100 Sowden. The Houston Fire Department says heavy fire and black smoke were coming from a warehouse at a tire shop.

Firefighters called for extra manpower as the fire went to two alarms.

HFD says the blaze was tapped out at around 6:15 p.m.

No word yet on any injuries.

HFD says its arson bureau will investigate.