Emergency and fire crews are working the scene of a possible fire on the roof of a building in the Texas Medical Center on Friday afternoon. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)
HOUSTON – Emergency and fire crews responded to Centennial Tower in the Texas Medical Center after Houston Methodist says a piece of equipment on the roof of the building caught on fire Friday.
The fire was reported at 6565 Fannin St.
SKY 2 video showed black smoke billowing from the roof as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.
In a statement, Houston Methodist confirmed the fire and says it caused minor damage to a small section of roof insulation. No injuries were reported.
Houston Methodist sent us this statement:
“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.”
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