A fire occurred at a high-rise building at Houston Methodist. The response to the fire was delayed due to issues with the address and traffic. Rush-hour traffic was a factor in the delayed response. A wrong address was also given, which contributed to the delay. Further details about the incident are available from KHOU, including comments from a deputy chief.
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