A house fire occurred in the Copperfield subdivision of northwest Harris County on the night of July 4. The Cy-Fair Fire Department responded to the incident on River Garden Drive, finding intense flames and thick smoke at the back of the home. Fire officials determined that improperly discarded fireworks were the cause of the fire.

The residents of the home escaped safely, and crews were able to bring the fire under control despite challenging conditions. Further details about the incident are available from the Cy-Fair Fire Department, which is also reminding the public to properly dispose of fireworks to prevent similar incidents.