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HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT


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Heavy smoke inside Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart prompts 2-alarm fire response

Officials with Houston Fire Department said heavy smoke inside a downtown-area church prompted a two-alarm fire response Friday morning.

Southwest Inn fire: Houstonians mark 10 years since deadly fire that killed 5 HFD firefighters

It has been called the worst day in Houston Fire Department history.

5-year-old injured by falling glass after driver opens fire on vehicle in Rice Military area

According to police, a mother and her 5-year-old son were driving on Washington Street when the driver of a red Honda got angry at the mother driving and started shooting at the vehicle with the mother and child in it.

Water rescue reported in Buffalo Bayou, HFD says

The agency tweeted they were near Felix and East Street, just east of downtown, performing the rescue and asked people to avoid the area due to a large amount of emergency traffic.

City of Houston issues precautionary shelter in place after three-alarm chemical fire at warehouse

The city of Houston announced a precautionary shelter in place order on Saturday in regard to a chemical fire at a warehouse.

Car crashes into Clear Lake home, causes residence to catch fire

A vehicle crashed into a home in the Clear Lake area Friday, causing it to catch on fire, the Houston Police Department said.

Couple robbed by 5 men, man pistol-whipped in southwest Houston

A couple was robbed by five men in southwest Houston early Tuesday morning.

Large fire destroys nearly 100-year-old church in north Houston

A decades old church was left severely damaged after a large fire early Thursday morning in north Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Chemical spill at northwest Houston paint company prompts evacuations

A chemical spill reported at a paint company in northwest Houston Thursday prompted evacuations, the Houston Fire Department said.

1 hospitalized, 1 remains missing after boat overturns in Sims Bayou in SE Houston

Emergency crews were searching for a missing person after a boat overturned in Sims Bayou Monday morning, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Authorities extricate woman from vehicle after crash involving big rig in northeast Houston

A woman had to be extricated from a vehicle after a crash involving a big rig in northeast Houston Thursday, the Houston Police Department said.

Retired Houston Fire Department employee battling cancer seeking blood stem cell donor

U.S. Army Veteran and retired Houston Fire Department employee Yolanda Lee is urgently seeking a lifesaving blood stem cell donor.

Rescue efforts underway after man climbs Fort Bend County electrical tower

Emergency crews are working to rescue a man who climbed an electrical power tower in Fort Bend County.

METRORail, ambulance collide in downtown Houston; 5 hurt, including firefighter

Multiple people were hurt after a METRORail and Houston Fire Department ambulance collided while the ambulance was making a turn in downtown Houston Tuesday, the Houston Police Department said.

1 person taken to hospital after house fire in southeast Houston

One person was taken to the hospital after a house fire in southeast Houston Tuesday morning.

Man dead after shooting at north Houston liquor store

A man was shot and killed at a liquor store in north Houston Monday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.

3 homeless men trapped in rising rainwater rescued near Buffalo Bayou

Three men that are homeless were rescued after being trapped in rainwater near Buffalo Bayou Friday, officials said.

Driver shot, killed after car crash in northwest Houston

An altercation following a car accident led to the fatal shooting of a man in northwest Houston Wednesday, the Houston Police Department said.

Several families displaced after apartment fire possibly caused by arson destroys 12 units in north Houston

Officials with the Houston Fire Department are investigating an apartment fire possibly caused by arson that left several families displaced in north Houston late Saturday.

Fire damages Clayton Homes Apartments in downtown Houston

A massive fire broke out at an apartment complex in downtown Houston Saturday, damaging dozens of units.

Court docs: HFD firefighter charged for possession and delivery of drugs, including meth

A Houston firefighter is facing charges for having possession of drugs, including methamphetamine, according to court documents.

Thieves stole tens of thousands of dollars in equipment, including ‘Jaws of Life’, from Houston fire engines

At least four different fire departments, including the Houston Fire Department, have fallen victim to theft, and tens of thousands of dollars of equipment, purchased with public funds have disappeared, KPRC 2 Investigates has learned.

Person injured in industrial accident after legs caught under estimated 10,000-pound bar in SW Houston, HFD says

The Houston Fire Department is working an industrial accident in southwest Houston that left one person severely injured.

Multiple lanes closed on South Loop westbound at Stella Link Road after 18-wheeler hauling gasoline catches fire, HFD says

Multiple lanes are currently closed on South Loop westbound at Stella Link Road after an 18-wheeler carrying gasoline caught on fire, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Firefighters battling blaze at warehouse east of downtown Houston, HFD says

Firefighters with the Houston Fire Department are battling a blaze at a warehouse east of downtown Houston Tuesday, officials said.

Suspect taken into custody after stealing ambulance from Houston Fire Department, leading police on chase, officials say

Houston police were involved in a chase Monday after a suspect stole an ambulance from a Houston Fire Department station, according to the Houston Police Department.

Federal lawsuit claims 2 HFD employees failed patient on emergency call

A just-filed federal lawsuit targets two Houston Fire Department employees who are accused of not performing life-saving intervention techniques to save a young man with Cerebral Palsy.

Houston Fire Dept. donates $230K of firefighter equipment to sister city Tampico, Mexico

Over $200,000 worth of firefighter equipment will be donated to the city of Tampico, Mexico by the City of Houston and Houston Fire Department on Friday.

Man possibly breaks leg while trying to escape fire at apartment in west Houston, HFD says

A man is recovering after he was injured while trying to escape a fire at a west Houston apartment complex Wednesday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.

Man possibly breaks legs after jumping out of window to escape fire at west Houston apartment complex, HFD says

A man is recovering after he was injured while trying to escape a fire at a west Houston apartment complex Wednesday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.

Mother, 2-year-old boy escape house fire in north Houston; child transported to hospital: HFD

A 2-year-old is recovering in the hospital after a house fire in north Houston Tuesday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.

Contract worker rescued after being trapped inside 10-foot trench for more than an hour, HFD says

A contract worker for the City of Houston was rescued after being trapped inside a 10-foot trench in west Houston Friday morning.

Griff’s Irish Pub in Montrose appears to be ‘total loss’ after fire, HFD says

Griff’s Irish Pub in Montrose appears to be a “total loss” after a fire damaged the building Friday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.

HFD works to extinguish hotel fire in NW Houston, officials say

Crews are working to put out a hotel fire reported in northwest Houston.

Houston Fire Department says possible suspect in arson at Winter Street Studios died by suicide 2 days after fire

The Houston Fire Department says a man they identified as a possible suspect in the fire at Winter Street Studios last Tuesday jumped to his death two days later as arson investigators and Houston Police arrived at his home to arrest him.

At least 40 displaced on Christmas Eve after 2-alarm fire breaks out at apartments in Upper Kirby area

Nearly two dozen residents were left without homes on Christmas Eve after a 2-alarm swept through an apartment complex in the Upper Kirby area Saturday afternoon.

Crews battle 3-alarm fire at auto shop in southwest Houston, HFD says

An investigation is underway after a three-alarm fire at an auto shop in southwest Houston Tuesday, crews with the Houston Fire Department said.

LIVE BLOG: KPRC 2 Investigates discusses accountability probe into Astroworld Tragedy

In a live discussion on the KPRC 2+ livestream at 6:30 p.m. CST Wednesday, KPRC 2 Investigates will answer your questions about the tragedy at the 2021 Astroworld Festival and what officials are doing to prevent another deadly concert.

4 people injured in house fire in southwest Houston, HFD says

Four people are recovering in the hospital after escaping a house fire in southwest Houston Wednesday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.

ASTROWORLD TRAGEDY: Crowd safety expert critical of new agreement, HFD chief pushes back

A crowd safety expert offered a scathing review of the local government’s reaction to the Astroworld event.

Man taken to hospital after house fire breaks out in northeast Houston, officials say

A man was transported to an area hospital after a house fire broke out in northeast Houston Sunday morning, according to officials with the Houston Fire Department.

Man found dead after being trapped in bedroom during house fire in southeast Houston, HFD says

A man is dead after a fire tore through a home in southeast Houston Wednesday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.

The City of Houston finalizing its mass event planning after ASTROWORLD

The City of Houston is fine-tuning a plan to deal with mass events like concerts at venues within city limits.

Man dead in house fire in northeast Houston; victim’s mother transported to hospital: HFD

Officials with the Houston Fire Department said they are investigating after a man died and his mother was injured in a house fire in northeast Houston Wednesday.

Man found dead with multiple gunshot wounds outside gas station near Houston’s south side, police say

A man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds outside a gas station near Houston’s south side late Saturday night, police say.

Cold weather: Here are some safety tips to ride out the chilly weather at home

Sweater weather is finally here!

Apartment fire reported in SW Houston, officials say

Houston firefighters are working to put out a fire they said is taking place on the southwest side of the city.

Firefighters battle blaze at shopping center in west Houston, HFD says

Firefighters are battling a blaze at a shopping center in west Houston Friday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.

Firefighter hospitalized with heat exhaustion after battling blaze in southeast Houston, HFD says

A firefighter was transported to the hospital after putting out a housefire in southeast Houston Wednesday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.

At least 4 people evaluated for injuries after fire breaks out at SW Houston hotel, HFD says

Firefighters battled a hotel fire that broke out in southwest Houston Thursday morning.

Hew Houston Fire Department marriage counseling program working to help couples stay together

Firefighters help their community. They respond to emergencies, but what if there’s an emergency in their personal life?

Firefighters battling large fire at junkyard near Highway 288 in southwest Houston

Firefighters are battling a large fire at a junkyard near Highway 288 Thursday morning.

HFD responding to warehouse fire in north Houston

The Houston Fire Department is responding to a 2-alarm warehouse fire in north Houston.

Nearly 100 firefighters battle massive fire at lumber warehouse in northeast Houston, officials say

Nearly 100 firefighters with the Houston Fire Department worked to put out a massive two-alarm blaze at a warehouse in northeast Houston Tuesday, officials said.

Resident helps families escape apartment fire in southeast Houston; 12 units destroyed, HFD says

Over 10 units were destroyed after an apartment fire broke out at a southeast Houston apartment complex Saturday morning, according to officials with Houston Fire Department.

2-alarm fire breaks out at southwest Houston tire shop

Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a tire shop in southwest Houston Monday morning.

15-20 horses burned to death, others injured in barn fire in northeast Houston: HFD

An investigation is underway after several horses were reportedly burned to death and some were injured in a barn fire in northeast Houston Friday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.

Several units damaged in 2-alarm apartment fire in southwest Houston, officials say

Several people are without a home after a two-alarm fire at a southwest Houston apartment complex Thursday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.

Houston Fire Department receives donation to help with training

The Houston Fire Department received a donation Tuesday that will help improve firefighter training, reduce injuries, and save lives, according to a news release.

Woman injured after part of roof collapsed on her at Downtown Aquarium restaurant, HFD says

A woman was injured after a partial building collapsed on top of her at the Downtown Aquarium on Friday.

Houston firefighters responding to 2-alarm apartment fire in west Houston

Fire officials are responding to a two-alarm fire in west Houston.

2 firefighters injured in accident involving ambulance in SW Houston

Two Houston firefighters were taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after being involved in a crash in southwest Houston, according to authorities.

Donations needed: Clear Creek ISD to assist students, families affected by destructive apartment fire near Webster

Just a day after classes begun, several students and their families at Clear Creek ISD have been displaced from their homes after a large apartment fire destroyed approximately 12 units Thursday afternoon near the Webster area.

Apartment fire likely caused by lightning strike destroys 12 units, HFD says

Approximately 12 units were destroyed when a lightning strike caused a fire at an apartment complex in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department’s deputy chief, Isaac Garcia.

Houston firefighter transported to hospital after battling blaze at NW Houston apartment complex, officials say

A Houston firefighter has been transported to the hospital after battling a blaze at an apartment complex in northwest Houston Wednesday, officials said.

Residents at The Royalton in River Oaks displaced as crews work to repair condos due to water damage, officials say

Residents at The Royalton, a high-rise condo in River Oaks, have been evacuated due to a suspected pipe burst, according to Houston Public Works.

Fire breaks out on docked ship undergoing repairs at east Houston shipyard, HFD says

Firefighters with the Houston Fire Department battled a fire on a docked ship at an east Houston shipyard Friday morning.

‘Outrageous and inexcusable’: Man arrested, charged after pointing gun at HFD paramedics while at red light in west Houston, police say

Chief Samuel Peña with the Houston Fire Department is making a public plea after two HFD paramedics reportedly had a gun pointed at them Monday.

Firefighter injured after falling through roof while battling blaze at warehouse in southeast Houston, HFD says

A firefighter has been injured after battling a blaze at a warehouse in southeast Houston Thursday, officials said.

Two city of Houston departments tied to William-Paul Thomas’ bribery scheme

When William-Paul Thomas, a former city employee in the Mayor’s Office, took money in exchange for breaking the rules, he necessarily involved at least two other City of Houston departments.

2-alarm fire reported at apartment complex in west Houston, HFD says

Firefighters are working to put out flames at an apartment complex in west Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department.

At least 25 units damaged during apartment fire in Greenspoint area

Several residents are left without a home Monday night after an apartment in the Greenspoint area caught on fire, destroying several units.

Medics on Houston fire truck transported to hospital after crash on Gulf Freeway and El Dorado, officials say

Authorities are working to clear a crash involving a Houston Fire Department truck in southeast Houston Friday.

Woman survives fiery rollover crash in northwest Houston, officials say

A woman was able to walk away unharmed after a rollover crash that sparked a fire in northwest Houston Monday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.

Person rescued after being trapped inside trench in northeast Houston, HFD says

A rescue operation was underway after a person fell into a trench Monday afternoon in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department.

WATCH LIVE: Sky 2 over procession for HFD firefighter who lost his battle with cancer

The Houston Fire Department is mourning the loss of their own Friday morning.

City of Houston installs permanent marker in memory of fallen HFD Arson Investigator Lemuel Bruce

In honor of fallen Houston Fire Department Arson Investigator Lemuel “DJ” Bruce, the City of Houston installed a permanent remembrance marker Thursday at Seamist and West 18th Street. Investigator Bruce was shot and killed in the line of duty in October 2020 while conducting surveillance during an arson investigation.

HFD Fast-Track recruit classes offering incentive pay to help attract pre-certified recruits

The Houston Fire Department announced that a newly implemented incentive program will offer a new incentive pay program intended to attract pre-certified recruits

3 people injured after boat crashes into ramp on Lake Houston

Three people have been injured in a boat accident on Lake Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Fire erupts at store in midtown Houston, HFD says; Crews work to put out blaze

Firefighters with the Houston Fire Department were working to put out a fire in downtown Houston Saturday evening.

2-alarm fire at Dollar Store Plus in north Houston under investigation, officials say

Fire officials are investigating a two-alarm fire at a Dollar Store Plus in north Houston Friday.

16 units damaged by 2-alarm fire at apartment complex in Westchase

Firefighters with the Houston Fire Department worked to put out a blaze at an apartment complex in Westchase, officials said.

2-alarm apartment fire damages 8 units in SE Houston, firefighters say

A total of eight units were damaged after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in southeast Houston early Sunday, according to firefighters with Houston Fire Department.

HFD working to extinguish fire at recycling facility in southeast Houston

Houston firefighters are currently on the scene of a fire at a recycling business in the 2800 block of Holmes Road.No injuries have been reported.

Investigation underway after shooting victim rushed to southeast Houston fire station

Houston police are investigating after a shooting victim was brought to a southeast Houston fire station, where he died.

Construction worker dies after entrapped in machine at job site on East Freeway, HFD says

Emergency crews were working to recover the body of a construction worker who was entrapped in a machine at a worksite along the East Freeway Tuesday morning, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.

High winds cause of building facade in southeast Houston, HFD says

The Houston Fire Department said high winds caused a building facade in southeast Houston Wednesday.

Houston fire truck involved in collision near Gulf Freeway in southeast Houston, police say

A Houston Fire Department fire truck was involved in a crash Monday afternoon in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

Houston police searching for thieves who stole $4,000 worth of rescue saws from HFD truck

HFD officials said the thieves stole more than $4,000.00 worth of equipment.

HFD: 4 escape alive after small plane crash near Hobby Airport, feet away from Pasadena ISD school

The Houston Fire Department says four people have escaped alive after an airplane crashed during an emergency landing near Hobby Airport Friday afternoon.

Woman stuck in donation box rescued in north Houston, police say

A woman was rescued from a donation box in north Houston Wednesday, authorities said.

Firefighters battle apartment fire in southwest Houston; no injuries reported

Firefighters from the Houston Fire Department responded to an apartment fire Tuesday afternoon in southwest Houston.

Don’t be alarmed: Houston Fire Department to conduct prescribed fire at Sylvan Rodriguez Park

If you see smoke near Sylvan Rodriquez Park Monday, don’t be alarmed.

HFD: At least 6 units damaged when fire breaks out at SW Harris County apartments

Several units were damaged Sunday in a two-alarm fire at southwest Houston apartment complex.

Woman, her boyfriend killed in house fire in northwest Harris County, officials say

Two people died in a house fire in northwest Harris County on Saturday night, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Woman shot to death in possible domestic dispute with boyfriend in northwest Houston, police say

Officers with the Houston Police Department are investigating after a woman was shot to death in a possible domestic dispute with her boyfriend in northwest Houston Monday, police said.

House fire leaves beloved mother dead in northeast Houston

A woman has died after a fire occurred at a house Sunday morning in northeast Houston.

Firefighter injured in 2-alarm fire at NW Houston apartment complex, HFD says

Firefighters with Houston Fire Department are battling a 2-alarm fire at an apartment complex in northwest Houston.

5 things for Houstonians to know for Thursday, March 23

Here are things to know for Thursday, March 23:

It’s a controlled burn: Houston Fire Department handling flames you might see at Houston Arboretum

In partnership with the Houston Fire Department and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center conducted a prescribed fire and briefing Thursday.

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