Firefighter injured in concrete plant fire in north Harris County, officials say

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A firefighter suffered minor burns overnight while battling a concrete plant fire in north Harris County, according to authorities.

The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office said a call was made at 11:18 p.m. Tuesday about an outdoor fire. When crews arrived, they saw it was a storage fire, and it was fully involved.

Firefighters immediately started working to put out the fire. According to the fire marshal's office, there were 55-gallon drums, which turned out to be concrete mixing materials. Old tires were also stored at the facility, which caused the fire to burn heavily.

Crews were eventually able to clear the scene, but not before two firefighters were assessed. Neither was hospitalized, but at least one suffered minor burns, according to the fire marshal's office.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.