Story courtesy of

Photos by Claire Worthington

KEMAH, Texas

A fire damaged the structure at 1201 Hwy. 146 -- a locally Owned and Operated service station belonging to Thomas Duong. Duong's business is located between Texas First Bank and the Dairy Queen in Kemah. The fire was thought to have been started by contractors remodeling the property. Owner Thomas Duong, popular with all his customers, had a steady stream of friends and supporters come by.  He expects to be open in a month. Mr. Duong credited the Kemah, Seabrook, League City Volunteer Fire Department's on having done a great job saving his store & business.

Kemah FD's Rescue Pumper Engine-1

Two League City Firefighters Assisting with Overhaul and Salvage Operations

A positive pressure ventilation fan helps to quickly
remove smoke and other toxins from the building

Through "Mutual Aid Agreements", the fire departments
in this area support each other in times of need

Owner Thomas Duong, clutching his cell phone,
is talking with friends Hushang Sarabi, Hadi Pirzadeh and Tony Della.

Owner Thomas Duong and Friends

Seabrook VFD's Pumper: Engine-109

Kemah FD Engine-1