Firefighter injured in 'suspicious' fire at fireworks store

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Firefighter injured in 'suspicious' fire at fireworks store in NE Harris County
Firefighter injured in 'suspicious' fire at fireworks store in NE Harris County.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Firefighters say a fire at a firework store in northeast Harris County looks suspicious.

According to authorities, the fire started around 3 a.m in the 2900 block of FM 1960.

Firefighters say it appears that someone forced open a back door to the building.

Deputies say there were fireworks in the store at the time, but not enough to be a danger to the area.

One firefighter was injured and taken to the hospital.

Authorities haven't said how the fire may have started.

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