Firefighters say the grandfather sustained serious burn injuries when he went back inside the apartment to try and save the two children.
Curtis Jones, 28, is charged with credit card abuse. He was arrested Thursday morning at his home, which was connected to the crime by an IP address, according to the Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office.
A gas leak prompted the evacuation of McReynolds Middle School in east Houston Wednesday morning, leaving several students hospitalized with heat-related symptoms, Houston Fire Department said.
HFD 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.
Neighbors 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.
At 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.
A Houston firefighter was rushed to a hospital after he suffered a medical emergency on Sunday.
Massive fire destroyed Christ Church Apostolic on Fuqua Street in southeast Houston early Saturday morning, Houston Fire Department officials said.
A years-long investigation by KPRC 2 has uncovered a persistent threat to public safety in Houston: critical emergency equipment failing when residents need it most.
Galveston EMS reportedly delayed their departure from the scene by over 20 minutes due to internal procedures, leaving the officers' association demanding accountability.
Two members of the Galveston Municipal Police Association were hospitalized Wednesday morning after nearly drowning during a training exercise.
A 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.
Derrick 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.
Crews 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.
According to the Houston Fire Department a firefighter from Station 28 was taken to the hospital after she was injured fighting a fire on Wedgewood Dr. near Antoine Dr.
The department’s technical rescue team worked to bring the woman down from an elevated location after she fell off a ladder and needed assistance getting down.
A chemical was spilled due to the crash, and HFD explained it’s because the tank was hauling 44,000 pounds of zinc chloride. This, the public information officer said, is used as a condensing agent, disinfectant, dehydrating agent, wood preservative, and deodorant.
The 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.
A 12-year-old was killed after an accidental shooting incident with his sibling at a home near southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
According to Houston Police, officers with the South Central Division were called to a shooting around 8:15 p.m. On Friday night near south MacGregor Way and Calhoun Road.
The Houston Fire Department has dispatched an engine and a Tactical Deployment Unit with four members to assist flood recovery efforts in Kerr County, Texas.
As Houston gears up for a sizzling Independence Day, local counties have implemented safety measures to ensure a secure and enjoyable celebration. With temperatures soaring into the triple digits, officials emphasize the importance of staying hydrated and monitoring sun exposure. The Houston Fire Department is actively providing medical support at the Freedom Over Texas event, while surrounding counties like Brazoria and Galveston have bolstered emergency services and beach safety protocols. Fort Bend and Chambers Counties are also on high alert, ensuring firework safety and emergency response readiness. This comprehensive approach aims to keep festivities safe and fun for all residents and visitors.
More than 100 cadets are graduating to become official members of the Houston Fire Department, and Mayor John Whitmire took to social media to celebrate the monumental achievement.
A $5 million budget has been approved by lawmakers to study cancer risks among firefighters.
Flames were seen erupting from the apartment complex's second floor, and at least three people were rescued but sadly, one person died.
Texans Pro Bowl defensive end Will Anderson Jr. partners with USAA, Houston Fire Department to spread awareness about driving safety at Sacks for Safety event
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has commented for the first time regarding the decision to terminate 12 cadets at the Houston Fire Department after officials uncovered a social media group chat sharing offensive and harmful content.
12 cadets at the Houston Fire Department were terminated after an Instagram group chat surfaced where they were sharing offensive and hateful content.
Whitmire was fired up on Thursday telling Houstonians, “If we don’t make this city safe and have workable fire hydrants nothing else matters.”
A Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Hobby Airport after a small engine fire occurred shortly after takeoff.
Firefighters are responding to a 2-alarm fire at Olympia Drywall Co. in northwest Houston.
A man was shot near W. Little York Road and Antoine Drive in northwest Houston, leading to a search for the suspect who fled on foot.
As fire crews are using all necessary resources to battle a wildfire in Montgomery and San Jacinto counties, the Houston Fire Department is combating a wildfire in north Houston on Friday.
When wildfires spark up, it doesn’t take much to turn them from a small burn into a raging inferno.
As wildfire season ramps up throughout Texas, firefighters in Houston are looking to get ahead of the flames by burning a 50-acre park on purpose.
The Houston Fire Department is preparing for a possible wildfire outbreak in all areas along and west of I-45. However, some fire danger exists as far east as the I-45 corridor, following a Red Flag Warning issued on Tuesday.
A person has died following the collapse of an 8-foot-deep trench at a construction site in southwest Houston, specifically at Stone River Apartments during a maintenance project.
If you were wondering what our first responders are up to during Houston’s winter storm, having a snowball fight might not be at the top of your list. Sure enough, that’s exactly what they were up to!
Sweater weather is finally here! Houstonians will be getting all the cold weather they could ever want this week—and then some.
Thursday evening, Houston Fire Department wildland firefighters who are deployed in Southern California held a brief online call to discuss their experiences fighting the fires in the area. HFD Senior Capt. A.J. Castillo was joined by engineer operators Jonathan Williams, Chris Mixon and Travis Hobbs.
Jay Leno sends his greetings and thanks to the Houston firefighters who are in California assisting with the aftermath of the Southern California wildfires.
The Houston Fire Department, alongside several other Texas fire departments, has joined a statewide task force to assist in battling the wildfires in California, particularly those affecting Los Angeles.
The Houston Fire Department says a firefighter who has served the city since 2003 has died after suffering a medical emergency over the holidays.
Three Houston firefighters are being treated for severe burns after a harrowing rescue operation in the early hours January 7th. The firefighters were trapped behind a door during an apartment fire, but their bravery saved multiple lives.
The Houston Fire Department was called just before 5:30 a.m. for an apartment complex on fire, and a mayday call was initiated after 3 firefighters were hurt.
It’s unclear what caused the fire, but the Houston Fire Department said it was called to a 2-alarm fire on S Bartell and Hearth Drive near Main Street just before 6 a.m.
An early morning apartment fire on Houston's southwest side resulted in one fatality, according to the Houston Fire Department.
Just as the holiday season is getting started, a Houston family now has no place to spend the holidays.
Two Houston firefighters were injured while battling a large house fire Friday afternoon in Houston's Timbergrove neighborhood.
A fire tore through an apartment complex in Houston’s Galleria area on Thanksgiving afternoon.
First responders rushed to the scene of a construction site after a crane accidentally made contact with an active power line.
John Eidman and his wife Nadine showed up at HFD Station 38 on Chimney Rock Road to surprise the crew who responded last year as well as provide lunch for them.
The 38-year-old woman accused of starting the warehouse fire in Houston’s East End that left a firefighter is facing two new charges.
“It’s a somber mood this morning, we gather here to lay our brother to rest,” HFD Captain and public information officer, Sedrick Robinett said.
Guiding Light Baptist Church, one of Acres Homes' most historic churches, was destroyed in a tragic fire on October 23, 2024. A GoFundMe page has been launched to gather support, with donations of funds and building supplies greatly appreciated to help restore this important place of refuge.
The Houston Fire Department has announced the funeral arrangements for Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III, the firefighter who died in the line of duty late Wednesday night.
38-year-old Yesenia Mendez is charged with 1st degree arson in East End warehouse fire that killed one Houston firefighter.
38-year-old Yesenia Mendez is charged with 1st degree arson in East End warehouse fire that killed one Houston firefighter.
