Firefighter falls through roof battling apartment fire in north Harris County

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Firefighters have had to go into defensive mode battling the fire at an apartment complex on Antoine at Gulf Bank.

The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m., affecting 12 units. The flames destroyed the roof of at least one building.

One firefighter fell through the roof, but officials say he was treated by medical personnel at the scene and released.