Woman Arrested for First-Degree Felony Arson Following Harper's Preserve House Fire

CONROE, TX -- A woman has been arrested on a first-degree felony arson charge after investigators determined a house fire in the Harper's Preserve neighborhood was intentionally set.

Just before 10:00 p.m. on July 2, the Montgomery County Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a house fire in the Harper's Preserve subdivision.

Crews from Needham Fire & Rescue / Montgomery County ESD No. 4 arrived on scene within four minutes and found smoke coming from a single-story residence in the 17000 block of Coneflower Place. Firefighters acted quickly to bring the fire under control, preventing it from spreading throughout the home.

Following an investigation, Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office (MCFMO) investigators determined the fire had been intentionally set.

Investigators arrested Avalon Renee Cummings, 36, in connection with the incident. She was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and charged with Arson of a Habitation, a First-Degree Felony.

The investigation remains active. Officials said there is no further threat to the community.

No additional information has been released at this time.