HOUSTON, Texas – A large fire tore through the Maison De Ville apartments near Greens Road this morning, damaging at least 10 units and forcing multiple families out of their homes.
One resident said they were asleep when they heard a noise outside and looked out the window to see people running.
The resident said neighbors began knocking on doors, warning others that the apartments were on fire, prompting residents to rush outside and alert others to evacuate.
Firefighters said no injuries were reported, but families were forced to flee with only what they could carry.
For some residents, the loss is deeply personal. KPRC 2 News reporter Ricky Munoz spoke to a family who said the fire destroyed their roof and everything inside, including money they had saved over time to return to their home country.
Red Cross crews are assisting displaced families.
Arson investigators remain on scene and are still working to determine what caused the fire.