HFD says all residents accounted for after 1 reported missing at NE Houston apartment fire

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Fire Department said all residents at a northeast Houston apartment complex were safe after a fire broke out early Monday morning.

The fire happened on Legion Street near Brewster, just after midnight.

Officials said a firefighter discovered the fire while returning to the station from another scene.

"One of the chiefs noticed smoke and fire coming from this location," Deputy Chief Douglas Harrison said. "They proceeded over here and called dispatch for a working fire."

At least 4 units in part of the complex caught fire, according to Harrison.

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"They started trying to check the units to make sure everybody got out," he said.

Originally, HFD said they were searching for someone who was reported missing after the fire, but said everyone was accounted for.

Harrison said crews did rescue a woman and her dog from the building.

"She had, at minimum, smoke inhalation," He said. The woman was transported to the hospital for treatment. The dog was treated and is expected to be OK.

It is unclear what started the fire at this time.

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