Fifth Ward apartment fire under investigation, several people rescued

The Brief

  • A fire burned at an apartment complex in Fifth Ward in the 5200 block of Market Street.
  • Initial reports say three to four people had to be rescued from the building after firefighters arrived.
  • The cause of the fire is under investigation.

HOUSTON A fire broke out at an apartment complex in northeast Houston and a few people had to be rescued from the building, according to Houston Fire Department officials.

What we know:

Deputy Chief Douglas Harrison reports that around 3:55 a.m., the fire department received a call about the blaze in the 5200 block of Market Street and units got to the scene in around five minutes.

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