Houston Fire Department officials said they responded to the scene at about 10:12 p.m. at 5907 Inwood Drive near San Felipe Street.
[Ads /]
When they arrived, they found heavy fire coming from a first-floor window of the apartment building.
Firefighters said they also discovered a man had self-evacuated by jumping from an upstairs window to get to safety.
The man appeared to have broken his leg but was transported to the hospital and is expected to be OK, firefighters said.
[Ads /]
Officials said about three to four apartment units sustained smoke or water damage.
Authorities said since there was someone injured, the arson division is investigating what led to the fire.
A neighbor said he smelled smoke coming out of the apartment. "I smelled some smoke, like barbecue or something. It was right next to me," he said. "I ran out the house! Knocked on everybody's door to make sure they were safe."
SEE ALSO: Residents tried putting out fire that ripped through 16 apartment units in Humble, officials say
Residents tried putting out large apartment fire in Humble: Officials