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VIDEO: Heavy fire rips through abandoned SW Houston apartments, firefighter hospitalized
Read full article: VIDEO: Heavy fire rips through abandoned SW Houston apartments, firefighter hospitalizedHFD firefighters said they could see flames from their station as they rushed to the scene. It took about an hour to get the bulk of the flames under control.
2 injured during apartment fire in Third Ward, arson team investigating cause
Read full article: 2 injured during apartment fire in Third Ward, arson team investigating causeNeighbors told investigators a man living in an upper unit may have set the fire intentionally. They said he fled after the flames broke out, but later returned to seek medical treatment. Officials say surveillance cameras captured the suspect at the scene.
2 arrested in connection with Molotov cocktail attack at Buddhist temple in Montgomery County
Read full article: 2 arrested in connection with Molotov cocktail attack at Buddhist temple in Montgomery CountyIn 2023, a Molotov cocktail was thrown into the temple while a monk and three others were inside, sparking a fire.
Dozens displaced after fire rips through SW Houston apartment complex
Read full article: Dozens displaced after fire rips through SW Houston apartment complexAt its peak, HFD said about 75 firefighters worked the blaze, which affected 24 apartment units, with damage reported in as many as eight to nine units.
Governor Abbott announces SBA assistance for families impacted by Spring Branch apartment fire
Read full article: Governor Abbott announces SBA assistance for families impacted by Spring Branch apartment fireTexans affected by last month’s Spring Branch apartment fire on Teague Road can now apply for federal disaster assistance.
Driver killed in fiery crash after hitting concrete barrier in SW Houston
Read full article: Driver killed in fiery crash after hitting concrete barrier in SW HoustonInvestigators said the car slid along the barricade for a little while before its wheel and suspension broke off and continued skidding down the roadway before coming to a stop.De
Two firefighters injured in 2-alarm blaze at SE Houston church
Read full article: Two firefighters injured in 2-alarm blaze at SE Houston churchAn early morning 2-alarm fire tore through Christ Church Apostolic early Friday morning, injuring two firefighters and leaving a close-knit congregation devastated by the loss of their beloved place of worship.
Two Houston Firefighters injured while battling a 2-alarm fire in southeast Houston
Read full article: Two Houston Firefighters injured while battling a 2-alarm fire in southeast HoustonMassive fire destroyed Christ Church Apostolic on Fuqua Street in southeast Houston early Saturday morning, Houston Fire Department officials said.
Gov. Abbott seeks federal aid after Spring Branch apartment fire displaces hundreds
Read full article: Gov. Abbott seeks federal aid after Spring Branch apartment fire displaces hundredsOfficials say potentially hundreds of residents have been affected after a large fire ripped through a Spring Branch apartment complex Tuesday evening.
Firefighters rescue puppies from early morning house fire in north Harris County
Read full article: Firefighters rescue puppies from early morning house fire in north Harris CountyFive people escaped a Harris County house fire as Aldine firefighters saved two puppies from the flames. No injuries reported.
Potentially hundreds of residents impacted after large fire rips through Spring Branch apartment complex
Read full article: Potentially hundreds of residents impacted after large fire rips through Spring Branch apartment complexOfficials say potentially hundreds of residents have been affected after a large fire ripped through a Spring Branch apartment complex Tuesday evening.
US-90 southbound shut down for hours after deadly tanker fire at Fondren
Read full article: US-90 southbound shut down for hours after deadly tanker fire at FondrenA tanker truck carrying 8,800 gallons of gasoline crashed and caught fire on U.S. 90 Alternate at Fondren, resulting in the death of the driver.
Man faces arson charges for breaking into grandmother’s home, starting fire
Read full article: Man faces arson charges for breaking into grandmother’s home, starting fireDerrick Cox has been charged with felony arson after allegedly kicking down his grandmother's door and setting fire to her home in Houston's Sunnyside neighborhood.
Firefighter suffers burns after getting trapped inside home on Houston’s South Side
Read full article: Firefighter suffers burns after getting trapped inside home on Houston’s South SideCrews made their way into the home and tried looking for any residents inside, as initial reports they got said someone was inside. No one was found but when conditions worsened, the firefighters rushed to get out.
Drivers gets stuck under 18-wheeler on I-45, rescued before it caught fire
Read full article: Drivers gets stuck under 18-wheeler on I-45, rescued before it caught firePolice said another driver alerted the 18-wheeler driver that there was another car stuck underneath the big rig. They both were able to pull the driver from that vehicle before it burst into flames.
Driver seriously injured, vehicle catches fire after crash into pole in The Woodlands
Read full article: Driver seriously injured, vehicle catches fire after crash into pole in The WoodlandsThe Woodlands Fire Department said it happened at the intersection of Sawdust and Woodland Field Crossing. Firefighters were called to the scene at 9:48 p.m. Sunday night.
Man with lengthy rap sheet, active warrants arrested after elderly woman trapped inside burning Montgomery Co. home
Read full article: Man with lengthy rap sheet, active warrants arrested after elderly woman trapped inside burning Montgomery Co. homeInvestigators said after a lengthy search, Kyle Williams, 31, was arrested for setting fire to a home where a woman was trapped inside and almost died. Records revealed he has an extensive criminal history including indecency with a child, family violence and drugs.
Arson suspect charged in series of fires at Memorial Park, Houston Arboretum
Read full article: Arson suspect charged in series of fires at Memorial Park, Houston ArboretumThe Houston Fire Department is cracking down on a series of fires in Memorial Park, and while one person has been arrested, arson investigators believe there may be more people involved.
Estimated 40 people displaced after fire at SE Houston apartment complex
Read full article: Estimated 40 people displaced after fire at SE Houston apartment complexFire crews estimate around 40 people have been displaced after a fire broke out at a southeast Houston apartment complex Wednesday evening.
Bolivar Peninsula bird sanctuary fire still burning days after lightning strike
Read full article: Bolivar Peninsula bird sanctuary fire still burning days after lightning strikeA wildfire ignited by a lightning strike continues to burn through a remote bird sanctuary near Port Bolivar, having scorched approximately 160 acres of brush and marshland since Friday.
7 adopted dogs en route from Texas to forever homes killed in van fire
Read full article: 7 adopted dogs en route from Texas to forever homes killed in van fireTRAGIC! The van caught fire during the trip after they were fostered and rehabilitated in Houston. Four were able to be saved, but seven others sadly didn't make it.
Fire destroys 16 units at storage facility in NW Harris County
Read full article: Fire destroys 16 units at storage facility in NW Harris CountyHeavy flames took out a total of 16 storage units at a facility in northwest Harris County and three firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion at the scene.
Police investigating after man’s body found on fire in SE Houston field
Read full article: Police investigating after man’s body found on fire in SE Houston fieldAuthorities said they were called to the field at 11800 Astoria Blvd. at around 2 p.m. Sunday after being called to a report of a man’s body in a field.
Speeding driver killed in fiery crash on North Freeway after hitting pole
Read full article: Speeding driver killed in fiery crash on North Freeway after hitting poleA man died late Sunday night after authorities say the driver crashed his truck on the North Freeway, causing it to catch fire and trapping him inside.
Driver killed in fiery crash after refusing to pull over during two separate traffic stops
Read full article: Driver killed in fiery crash after refusing to pull over during two separate traffic stopsHouston police said officers with Memorial Village PD tried pulling over the driver on two separate occasions on the same day, but the second time he ran several lights and crashed into two vehicles before his car caught fire.
Man found dead, 3 others rescued after fire breaks out at independent living center in north Houston
Read full article: Man found dead, 3 others rescued after fire breaks out at independent living center in north HoustonFlames were seen erupting from the apartment complex's second floor, and at least three people were rescued but sadly, one person died.
Community rallies behind Cy-Fair fire chief as board leaves questions unanswered
Read full article: Community rallies behind Cy-Fair fire chief as board leaves questions unansweredAfter a nearly six-hour Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9 board meeting, community members who turned out in force to support Fire Chief Amy Ramon left without the answers they came for.
Firefighter injured battling flames from spreading to nearby businesses in NW Harris County
Read full article: Firefighter injured battling flames from spreading to nearby businesses in NW Harris CountyAdditional reinforcements were initially called to help keep the fire from spreading to nearby businesses, but were able to extinguish it within less than an hour.
Barbecue grill blamed for massive apartment fire victims say started on balcony
Read full article: Barbecue grill blamed for massive apartment fire victims say started on balconyA massive fire that tore through a West Houston apartment building Thursday morning likely started from a prohibited barbecue grill on a resident’s balcony, displacing dozens of residents.
Former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner asks for case to be dismissed, claims right to fair trial violated in arson case
Read full article: Former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner asks for case to be dismissed, claims right to fair trial violated in arson caseFormer Turkey Leg Hut co-owner Lynn Price is challenging the inclusion of evidence in his federal arson case, claiming his Sixth Amendment rights have been violated.
320 fire hydrants currently out of service currently throughout Houston area
Read full article: 320 fire hydrants currently out of service currently throughout Houston areaWhitmire was fired up on Thursday telling Houstonians, “If we don’t make this city safe and have workable fire hydrants nothing else matters.”
Fire hydrant issues slow response as over 100 firefighters contain fire at northwest Houston warehouse
Read full article: Fire hydrant issues slow response as over 100 firefighters contain fire at northwest Houston warehouseFirefighters are responding to a 2-alarm fire at Olympia Drywall Co. in northwest Houston.
Fire destroys Westchase Apartment building: Dozens displaced, families left with nothing
Read full article: Fire destroys Westchase Apartment building: Dozens displaced, families left with nothingFirefightersare spending putting out hotspots after a massive blaze tore through a building in an apartment complex in Westchase. The building is a total loss.
“This is something you see out of a movie”: SUV engulfed in flames 20 days after being sold on Facebook Marketplace
Read full article: “This is something you see out of a movie”: SUV engulfed in flames 20 days after being sold on Facebook MarketplaceA Houston woman lost her 2006 Nissan Murano and personal belongings just 20 days after purchasing the car from Facebook Marketplace when it engulfed in flames. She hopes her experience will help others avoid similar pitfalls when buying cars from independent sellers.
Man arrested after missing body found inside burned vehicle in Spring
Read full article: Man arrested after missing body found inside burned vehicle in SpringAuthorities found Winsolon Trahan's remains inside his vehicle days after firefighters found it on fire. He was reported missing the day before.
Houston firefighters, city controller clash over overtime spending
Read full article: Houston firefighters, city controller clash over overtime spendingThe Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association and City Controller Chris Hollins are at odds over a projected $72 million increase in overtime costs for the city's emergency services, with Hollins advocating for audits to address the budget deficit.
Ask Anthony: Why wasn’t a DC-10 firefighting plane used during the Pauline Road Fire?
Read full article: Ask Anthony: Why wasn’t a DC-10 firefighting plane used during the Pauline Road Fire?In the past, we’ve used the DC-10 air tanker to battle major fires, so one viewer asked KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez why it wasn't used during the Pauline Road Fire. Here's what he had to say:
Pauline Road Fire contained but still smoldering in San Jacinto, Montgomery counties
Read full article: Pauline Road Fire contained but still smoldering in San Jacinto, Montgomery countiesThe information was provided in an Thursday update as crews continue to battle the fire, which currently has burned 2,360 acres and is 20 percent contained.
Pauline Road Fire: Evacuation orders lifted in Montgomery, San Jacinto counties
Read full article: Pauline Road Fire: Evacuation orders lifted in Montgomery, San Jacinto countiesThe information was provided in an Thursday update as crews continue to battle the fire, which currently has burned 2,360 acres and is 20 percent contained.
‘We are blessed with the best’: Fire crews protect homes overnight as Pauline Road Fire rages
Read full article: ‘We are blessed with the best’: Fire crews protect homes overnight as Pauline Road Fire ragesThe Pauline Fire has scorched 2,000 acres with only 10% containment, prompting mandatory and voluntary evacuations for 900 homes in Montgomery and San Jacinto counties.
Elevated fire weather conditions prompt Red Flag Warning across SE Texas Thursday
Read full article: Elevated fire weather conditions prompt Red Flag Warning across SE Texas ThursdayThe National Weather Service issued a red flag warning from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday due to what they described as "fire weather conditions across SE Texas"
Red Flag Warning vs Watch: Immediate fire danger or a cautionary tale?
Read full article: Red Flag Warning vs Watch: Immediate fire danger or a cautionary tale?Gusty winds are whipping through our areas today, as dry air continues to parch our land and with the correct spark - turns into dangerous wildfire fuel.
Two Harris County deputies die by suicide, highlighting need for mental health support among first responders
Read full article: Two Harris County deputies die by suicide, highlighting need for mental health support among first respondersTwo Harris County Deputies take their own lives, sparking the need to highlight mental health support for first responders all over the state of Texas.
Texas doesn’t own firefighting planes or helicopters. There’s a $500 million plan to change that
Read full article: Texas doesn’t own firefighting planes or helicopters. There’s a $500 million plan to change thatWhen wildfires spark up, it doesn’t take much to turn them from a small burn into a raging inferno.
‘It happened so suddenly’: Bank worker at office building that caught fire recounts what happened
Read full article: ‘It happened so suddenly’: Bank worker at office building that caught fire recounts what happenedYesterday afternoon, an unexpected fire disrupted businesses at 6889 Sam Houston Parkway, home to Metro City Bank and Tran Law Group.
Deadly fire at Mission Bend group home not caused by heating issues
Read full article: Deadly fire at Mission Bend group home not caused by heating issuesAuthorities are investigating a deadly fire that broke out early Tuesday morning at a group home in Mission Bend, leaving one man dead and two others injured.
Woman found dead in Tomball shed fire, authorities investigating cause
Read full article: Woman found dead in Tomball shed fire, authorities investigating causeAuthorities are investigating a deadly fire that occurred on February 20, 2025, at a shed in the 14000 block of Medical Complex Drive, where Tomball Fire Rescue discovered the body of woman.
Firefighters find person dead while responding to boarding house fire call in west Harris County
Read full article: Firefighters find person dead while responding to boarding house fire call in west Harris CountyIt's unclear how the fire happened, but the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office said at least one person was found dead and two others were treated at the scene for burn injuries and smoke inhalation.
Firefighters contain large fire at North Harris County flea market
Read full article: Firefighters contain large fire at North Harris County flea marketFire crews responded to a fire at Tia Pancha #2 Flea Market in North Harris County early in the morning, with the Little York Fire Department arriving at around 1:30 a.m.
New video released, reward increased in Cypress triple murder, arson investigation
Read full article: New video released, reward increased in Cypress triple murder, arson investigationFBI and Harris County officials have released new surveillance footage and increased the reward to $25,000 in their investigation of a triple homicide in Cypress.
“I got that close to getting them… But I just couldn’t”: Brothers lose home, 6 dogs in devastating fire
Read full article: “I got that close to getting them… But I just couldn’t”: Brothers lose home, 6 dogs in devastating fireA devastating fire destroyed a family’s home, claiming the lives of their six beloved dogs. Brothers John and Petilla Bass returned from the store to find black smoke pouring from their home. Despite desperate attempts, they were unable to save their pets.
Jay Leno pays tribute to Houston Fire Department battling wildfires in California
Read full article: Jay Leno pays tribute to Houston Fire Department battling wildfires in CaliforniaJay Leno sends his greetings and thanks to the Houston firefighters who are in California assisting with the aftermath of the Southern California wildfires.
PDS Red Flag Warning issued as Southern California tries to control massive wildfires: What is a PDS warning?
Read full article: PDS Red Flag Warning issued as Southern California tries to control massive wildfires: What is a PDS warning?As firefighters struggle to gain control of massive and deadly wildfires that are raging across parts of the Los Angeles area, the region is once again bracing for the potential of new fires and for current ones to intensify as a new storm system heads for the state.