Humble Fireworks Store Burns, Police Say It Could Be Arson

HUMBLE, TX — The Harris County Fire Marshals Office believes a fire at a fireworks store in Humble may have been deliberately set after they found evidence of forced entry, investigators said. Firefighters arrived at the store, located in the 2900 block of FM 1960 East at about 3 a.m. Wednesday.

HCFMO investigators are investigating a fire at a fireworks store in the 2900 block of FM 1960. One firefighter was treated for a knee injury and heat exhaustion. Very few fireworks were onsite at the time of the fire. The fire is under investigation. More info when available. pic.twitter.com/7dR9SvdcFa
— Harris Co. FMO (@hcfmo) July 24, 2019

When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke, and were able to fight the fire from the outside of the store. Officials said there were some fireworks inside the store, but none were ignited.

One firefighter suffered a knee injury and was overcome by the heat while fighting the fire, but he is expected to be

Once the fire was extinguished, investigators discovered the back door of the business had been forced open.

Investigators are trying to determine what caused the fire.