Fast-moving fire swept through Houston apartment; residents jump from windows

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Published: October 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM

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Families in West Houston are searching for a warm place to stay after a large fire tore through a west Houston apartment complex Wednesday morning, prompting a massive response from the Houston Fire Department. 
The 211-alarm blaze broke out around 8:33 a.m., with the first units arriving four minutes later to find an active fire at Building 34.
More than 100 firefighters worked to contain the flames, which ultimately affected all 16 units in the building, rendering it a total loss.