2 HFD firefighters hospitalized after battling flames

HOUSTON – A fire at building in downtown Houston overnight caused two firefighters to be treated for injuries while trying to put out the flames.

Firefighters responded to the building fire at the intersection of Dallas and St. Emanuel in downtown Houston. The blaze began around 1:30 a.m. Friday and it took firefighters several minutes to get things under control.

Investigators think the fire started on the first floor, but quickly spread to the second floor, then into the attic. During the fire, two firefighters suffered smoke inhalation and were treated.

One firefighter had to be rushed to the hospital and both are expected to be OK.

The building was vacant and arson investigators are trying to determine the exact cause.