HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A 4-alarm fire was reported at an air conditioning warehouse in northwest Harris County on Wednesday.
According to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire was located in the 10000 block of Gilson Lane. The building was used partially as an administrative office and as a warehouse.
Due to high temperatures, the fire went to 4-alarm status to ensure enough crews were on the scene to rotate and provide relief to other firefighters. About 75 firefighters were on the scene from several different agencies.
Officials at the scene said the building will be declared as a total loss. The business name is Airchampion Air Conditioning. The owner’s wife told KPRC 2 off camera that the business has been a family-owned business for nearly 50 years and the loss will be a difficult one as they are currently are in their busiest season of the year.
Officials also blocked storm drains in the area to prevent refrigerant contaminated runoff from entering the sewers.
There are no injuries reported at this time. Harris County Hazmat and Harris County Pollution Control were also called to assist with the fire.
The fire marshal’s office said air monitoring is being conducted and all levels are reading normal at this time.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is also assisting.