Harris County – On August 17 at approximately 7:11 p.m., Harris County Fire Marshal’s investigators were called to assist Cy‐Fair Volunteer Fire Department with a three‐alarm fire at the Yorktown Crossing Apartments in the 15000 block of Yorktown Crossing Parkway. Cy‐Fair, Jersey Village, Westlake, ESD 48, Houston, and Spring Fire Departments responded to the scene. Twenty‐four units were affected by the fire and there were no injuries.
“After a thorough scene examination, investigators determined the fire started in the attic of the apartment complex and was caused by a lightning strike,” said Lieutenant Scott Schoonover.
The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office Investigations Division is responsible for fire, arson, and explosion investigations in unincorporated Harris County.