Heavy Fire Spotted From Houston Medical Center Area (UPDATE)

HOUSTON, TX —UPDATE: Houston Fire Department said the smoke comes from a 2-alarm apartment fire in Houston's Museum District.

KRPC2 said the fire was reported around 2:40 p.m. near the intersection of Blodgett and Crawford streets. A video from Sky2 showed dozens of firefighters around a building called The Hampstead. The side of the building appears charred.

ORIGINAL REPORT

Onlookers spotted heavy smoke coming from the Medical Center area of Houston Tuesday afternoon, KPRC2 reports.

It's not yet known who the fire started, but crews are being dispatched to the area, according tot he KPRC2 reports.

Patch called the Houston Fire Department and we're waiting to hear back from them.

Check back for further details.

Photo courtesy of Houston Fire Department