Lubbock Fire Rescue

At approximately 8:30AM, Lubbock Fire Rescue responded to a report of a residential structure fire near the 4400 Block of 45th Street. The initial response included Engine 9, Engine 6, Engine 17, Engine 8, Truck 17, Battalion 1, and Battalion 3.

Engine 9 arrived first on scene and reported a small single-story residence with no visible signs of smoke or fire. Shortly after, Battalion 1 observed a large column of smoke west of the reported location. Dispatch was then updated by the 911 caller, who corrected the address to the 4400 block of Chicago Avenue, approximately 1.5 miles west of the original report.

Crews redirected to the updated location, where they arrived on scene to a small single-story residence with heavy fire and smoke conditions coming from the rear of the structure. Firefighters quickly initiated suppression efforts, attacking the fire from the rear while making entry into the home. The fire was brought under control with no reported injuries.

The Lubbock Fire Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating the cause of the fire. Preliminary information indicates the structure was abandoned and occupied by homeless. The Fire Marshal’s Office is also working with the City of Lubbock Code Enforcement to determine whether the structure qualifies for emergency demolition.