Fire breaks out at apartment complex after woman falls asleep while cooking in west Houston

HOUSTON – A woman is now recovering after she reportedly started a fire while cooking on Wednesday night in west Houston.

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The fire broke out at an apartment complex on Westheimer and Briargrove Drive at around 1 a.m.

Fire officials said that a woman had fallen asleep while cooking, which caused the fire.

Firefighters were able to get the flames under control within just a few minutes.

The woman had minor injuries but is expected to be OK.

No other injuries were reported.


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