Three people are left without a home after a fire broke out in Bellaire late Wednesday night.


It happened at 341 Anne Avenue just before midnight.


Neffs Fire Chief John Driscoll said flames were shooting through the roof and out of the windows when crews arrived. He said no one was home at the time and the house is a complete loss.


"It was spread through the whole house. Getting to the house was a tough nut to crack. We had one firefighter hurt. He twisted his ankle trying to get up over the hill. It's straight up and down up in that area," Driscoll said.


Driscoll said that challenge was because of icy conditions.


Officials said the fire doesn't appear to be suspicious, but fire marshal investigators are expected to be at the scene Thursday to investigate regardless.


Neighbors are organizing ways for the community to help. Cash or check donations are being accepted at the Belmont Savings Bank in Bellaire, where a special fund has been set up in the Hicks name.


Clothes are also needed and donations are being accepted at the BP gas station in Bellaire. For women, pants sizes 18-20 and shirts and coats size extra-large are needed. For men's clothes, pants sizes 18-20 and 38-40, as well as shirts and coats in sizes large and XXL are needed.


The BP is open 24 hours a day.