Firefighters battle large structure fire in Friendswood

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas – Firefighters battled a large house fire in Friendswood, Texas Saturday morning, the Forest Bend Fire Department said.

First responders were called around 2:19 a.m. to the 1300 block of Deepwood Drive.

The structure was engulfed in flames, and heavy smoke shot into the air.

The fire was later contained, and the home was abandoned.

The Forest Bend and League City Fire Departments were at the scene.

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