Big rig cabin completely destroyed after fully engulfed in flames in Midtown, HFD says

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Firefighters responded to an 18-wheeler on fire in Midtown on Tuesday morning, according to Houston fire officials.

The Houston Fire Department told ABC13 that crews responded to the vehicle fire on Travis Street at Rosalie Street, with firefighters spraying water from inside a nearby building in order to contain the fire and keep it from spreading.

Authorities said there were no injuries from this incident.

Skyeye was above the scene on Travis Street, showing the cab of the 18-wheeler destroyed by the blaze, along with damage to the trailer.

HFD said it is unknown what caused the fire.

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