Fire at Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Downtown Houston

HOUSTON - A fire in the mechanical room prompted a large firefighter response at Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Downtown Houston, officials say.

Firefighters responded to the scene at St. Joseph Parkway and San Jacinto Street before 5:30 a.m. Friday.

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According to firefighters, when they arrived there was smoke on the bottom three floors but no immediately visible flames.

After a search, firefighters say there was a fire in the mechanical room, possibly involving the elevator motors. 

The fire caused some minor damage, but no injuries were reported.

Due to clean up, Friday's 12:20 p.m. and 6:30 p.m masses and other events are canceled, but the 10 a.m. ordinations for three new priests Saturday will continue.

"We give thanks to God that no one was harmed in this minor incident. I am grateful for the prompt and attentive care of the men and women of the Houston Fire Department to prevent any significant damage to our sanctuary," said Father Jeffrey L. Bame, rector of the Co-Cathedral.