Gas Line Fire in the Alief Area

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ALIEF - On June 30, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., Houston Firefighters was dispatched of a reported gas leak below ground to find 15 - 18 foot high flames located at the 12500 block of Hunting Brook,. The fire crew contained the large fire with the assistance of Centerpoint crews.

The gas was shut off and the scene was turned over to Centerpoint who is investigating the incident. Crews also stopped the fire from spreading to the home. The attics of two neighboring homes were checked with no sign of smoke or fire. One gas Centerpoint employee was burned and transported to the hospital. Firefighters from Stations 76, 68, 73, 10, 75, 83, 57, and Hazmat responded to this incident.