Homeowner escapes unharmed after northwest Houston house catches fire

HOUSTON – A house caught on fire in northwest Houston on Tuesday, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Firefighters responded to a house with heavy fire to the front breezeway just before 10 p.m. in the 900 block of Drane St. near White Oak Bayou Greenway Trail.

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The fire appeared to have started in the residence’s breezeway but moved towards the garage, according to Assistant Fire Chief Scott Raider.

Firefighters made a fast approach to prevent the fire from entering the house and said the homeowner was able to make it out of the house safely.

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Firefighters have not confirmed what caused the blaze, but arson investigators were called to the scene.