HOUSTON — Houston firefighters say a fire at a CenterPoint facility is now under control on the city's northwest side.
Flames and smoke are visible from Beltway 8 West. The fire was first reported at about 9:44 a.m. Friday near Kempwood Drive and Brittmoore Road.
Fire officials confirmed it was a transformer that was on fire and that coolant oil is what is burning. They are using a foam to ensure that the fire is completely out and does not re-ignite.
HFD officials said the shelter-in-place order was lifted at 2:17 p.m. Friday.
Fire officials said there is no threat to the community.
Houston police earlier said the fire is electrical and is located at the Centerpoint Energy facility on Kempwood.
There were nearly a dozen HFD vehicles at the scene, including an ambulance, but no injuries were reported Friday afternoon.
CenterPoint Energy said they will be conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire at our Addicks Substation in Spring Branch.
"We would like to thank first responders and emergency personnel for their response and support during this incident," CenterPoint officials said a in released statement Friday afternoon.