Houston partial building collapse, Sugar Land fire believed to be weather-related
Firefighters at the scene of a house fire on Buffalo Spring Ct. in Sugar Land.
HOUSTON - A partial building collapse in east Houston and a house fire in Sugar Land overnight are believed to be weather-related, officials say.
In Sugar Land, a fire was reported around 10:05 a.m. at a home in the 8100 block of Buffalo Springs Court.
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The Sugar Land Fire Department was assisted by firefighters from Richmond and Rosenberg.
Cause and origin are under investigation, but officials say it appears the fire started as a result of a lightning strike.
According to SLFD, neighbors saw the fire and notified the residents, who were able to get out safely. There were no reports of injuries.
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The Houston Fire Department on the scene of a partial structure collapse along the East Freeway.
In east Houston, a partial building collapse was reported around 11:30 p.m. in the 9900 block of the East Freeway, just east of the East Loop.
According to the Houston Fire Department, a possible microburst peeled back the roof of the building. It busted the sprinkler system, causing water damage inside.
The building was unoccupied at the time, and no injuries were reported.