Residents tried putting out fire that ripped through 16 apartment units in Humble, officials say

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Multiple residents had to be evacuated Tuesday afternoon when a large fire broke out at their apartment complex in Humble.

At about 1:48 p.m., crews received a call about a single apartment fire in the 8400 block of Will Clayton Parkway.

Residents were trying to put out the flames, but by the time the fire department arrived, the blaze had gone through the roof.

The fire was large enough that Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office was called to help direct traffic as the road had to be closed off between Wilson Road and S. Houston Avenue.

No one was injured in the fire, but crews said it ripped through 16 units in the building.

The fire department said it doesn't know how the fire started, but everyone who evacuated was accounted for as far as they know.

SkyEye was over the scene and captured strong images of flames and smoke from one of the buildings. It's unclear what sparked the fire.

This was not the first time a fire breaks out at this location. In 2021, the Humble Fire Department also responded to a call at the same apartment. Only three apartments were affected but everyone was able to get out.

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