It happened around 11:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Inwood Lane.
Multiple departments responded to the home to assist Highlands Fire Department crews as they worked to extinguish the fire.
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The home ignited after fireworks were improperly disposed in a plastic trash can, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office.
While no people were injured, a family dog died in the fire.
The home was destroyed by the blaze.
Crews from Crosby, Channelview and Sheldon provided mutual aid.
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