Pizza boxes catch on fire at Alief Pizzeria, $125,000 in estimated damage reported

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ALIEF, Texas - Cleanup is underway after a pizzeria fire in Alief caused estimated damage of at least $125,000. 

According to the Houston Fire Department, the fire sparked up last Friday morning around 6:45 a.m.

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When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found smoke coming from a 1-story strip center and made an offensive attack. 

A primary search was completed of the business and a nearby vet clinic and everyone, including the pets were evacuated, officials said. 

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The fire was later extinguished after utilities were secured. 

Firefighters said smoke and water damage was reported to neighboring businesses. 

Officials said a stack of pizza boxes had been ignited by a nearby oven. 

No injuries were reported.