Firefighter injured while battling apartment fire in Cypress

Smoke and flames are seen during an apartment building fire in Cypress, Texas, on Jan. 17, 2021. (Capt. Daniel Arizpe/Cy-Fair FD)

CYPRESS, Texas – A firefighter was injured Sunday while battling an apartment fire in Cypress.

The two-alarm fire was reported about 5:30 p.m. on York Meadows Drive, near the intersection of West Little York Road and State Highway 6.

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Officials said the firefighter, who was injured in a fall, and was treated at the scene.

Two residents were also treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.

The fire damaged eight units.


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