HOUSTON – A firefighter was injured as authorities were battling a 3-alarm fire that sparked up on Monday evening. 

Houston fire: Firefighters battling 3-alarm fire, firefighter injured

According to officials, the fire sparked up on Plaza Verde at Greens Crossing Boulevard. 

Authorities said a second alarm was called for more manpower. 

One firefighter was injured battling the fire and a mayday call was made, increasing the fire to a third alarm.

Officials said firefighters were able to get the firefighter out within minutes of the mayday call. 

We’re told the firefighter is safe, but it’s unclear if he was being taken to the hospital. 

What we don’t know:

Officials have not provided any information if anyone has been displaced. 

The cause of the fire is unknown. 

This is a breaking news story. We’ll keep you up-to-date with the very latest. 

The Source: Houston Fire Department

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