Officials have not confirmed injuries or cause of the fire
Townhome construction fire at McGowen & Scott in Houston on May 3, 2026. (Ricky Muñoz, Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)
HOUSTON – A condo complex under construction in Houston’s Third Ward caught fire on Sunday morning, and the Houston Fire Department is still working to put out the flames.
The fire is around McGowen Street and Scott Street. Roadways in the area are blocked off. Drivers should avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Officials have not released information on whether anyone was injured, and the cause of the fire has not been confirmed.
This is a developing story. Updates will be added as new information becomes available from the scene.
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Ricky Muñoz is a reporter for KPRC 2 in Houston, telling stories that connect, inform, and build trust with viewers across television, digital, and social platforms. His reporting spans accountability, public safety, immigration, culture, and community issues—always centering the voices of the people most affected.
Christian Hudspeth is a Houston native who joined KPRC 2 News in December 2025. Christian began his news career at KTRK in 2022 before moving to newsrooms in Waco, Texas (KXXV), Las Vegas, Nevada (KTNV), and now back to H-Town. He earned his BA at the University of Houston Jack J. Valenti School of Communication in 2023.
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