Firefighters in Houston are working to extinguish a large blaze at a warehouse on the city’s southwest side Friday.
KSAT’s sister station KPRC is reporting that the fire is at the Salon and Spa Wholesaler on Westpark Drive at Fairhill Drive. The Houston Fire Department is asking residents in the area to shelter in place.
The Houston Fire Department tweeted that HFD Ladder 28 has caught fire from exposure to the warehouse.
HFD is currently battling a 3-alarm warehouse fire with a report of a collapse at 7830 Westpark. Residents at 3737 Hillcroft are asked to shelter-in-place. Citizens are asked to avoid the area due to the emergency response. @FireChiefofHFD
— Houston Fire Dept (@HoustonFire) July 31, 2020
Heavy smoke and flames can be seen billowing from the building.
It is unclear what caused the fire or if anyone has been injured.
This is a breaking news story.