A 2-alarm fire broke out this afternoon in Houston’s Museum District, engulfing an apartment complex called The Hampstead, according to a local news site.
So far its unclear if there have been any injuries, but smoke is visible across much of the city. We’ll update as details become available.
Update 11/8/16 6:09EST: According to CW39, one resident is being treated for smoke inhalation.
Updating…
#BREAKING Thick smoke seen rising from Medical Center area of Houston > https://t.co/nd14PzDrZk pic.twitter.com/onr8dMtj4r
— KPRC 2 Houston (@KPRC2) November 8, 2016
What's going on in #Houston with this smoke? Hope everyone is okay! pic.twitter.com/5PhqLGEmgm
— Trevor Thompson (@trevathomp) November 8, 2016
Massive fire in #Houston inside the loop. Pic taken from Allen Parkway pic.twitter.com/MI83oup1X9
— Beau Pedraza (@beaupedraza) November 8, 2016