An abandoned commercial building in Houston’s Eastex-Jensen neighborhood went up in flames on Tuesday night, sending a tower of smoke over Jensen Drive and pulling in a sizable Houston Fire Department response. Firefighters reported no injuries as they stayed in a defensive posture, containing the blaze while neighbors watched crews beat back visible flames and check nearby properties for any sign of spread, as reported by the Houston Fire Department.
Fire response and timeline
According to a press release from the Houston Fire Department, the fire was reported at 9:31 p.m. Tuesday in the 7600 block of Jensen Drive. Crews launched a defensive attack to get the flames under control. The department said 44 personnel responded, including units from…..