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HOUSTON - A fire on top of the roof of the Centennial Tower at Houston Methodist in the Medical Center has been put out.
What we know:
It all started after 5 p.m. when the Houston Fire Department received a call which was actually the wrong address.
Following that report, officials put out a 211, and a second alarm, calling for additional units to respond to the scene.
When firefighters arrived, they found heavy fire and smoke on the roof of the building.
Authorities said they were able to get with building personnel, and they determined a chiller or piece of equipment caught fire.
Officials said on high-rise buildings there are water pipes that are available to fight fires. However, the building was under construction, so there wasn't a water supply available to fight the fire, which caused a second delay.
Authorities said as a result, firefighters collected fire extinguishers and buckets of water by hand to put out the fire by moving through stairs as well as through the elevators.
Firefighters said they continued to work with building personnel to get the water supply working through the building pipes to put the fire out.
The water pipes were later repaired, and the fire was put out.
No injuries were reported to firefighters or civilians.
Officials added the fire did not extend to any of the floors below.
Houston Fire Department Arson officials were on scene to determine the cause of the fire. However, officials said it appears to be mechanical.
Officials said smoke was reported on the roof.
What they're saying:
In a statement to FOX 26, Houston Methodist said, "Earlier today, a piece of equipment on the roof of Centennial Tower caught fire and caused minor damage to a small section of roof insulation. The fire was quickly extinguished by the Houston Fire Department. No injuries were reported, and there is no ongoing risk to patients, visitors or employees. We thank the Houston Fire Department and our facilities team for their prompt response."
The Source: Houston Fire Department