A Houston firefighter with 22 years on the job was arrested on a child grooming charge after a grand jury in Austin County formally indicted him.
Thirteen years after the deadly Southwest Inn fire in Houston, the city remembers the firefighters who died and the others injured when a motel blaze turned catastrophic during a rescue attempt.
Houston police are investigating the death of a man found unresponsive late Saturday night near downtown at Chartres Street and Congress Avenue.
A Houston firefighter is fortunate to be uninjured after falling through the roof of a burning home Tuesday morning in southeast Houston.
Several families are waking up without a home after a fire tore through an apartment complex overnight in southwest Houston.
A 30-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash Friday night in Southeast Houston after his westbound Nissan Rogue hit a puddle and struck a curb on East Orem Drive, police said.
A Houston Fire Department truck, Engine 11, was stolen early Friday morning while firefighters responded to a burglary alarm on East Memorial Loop.
A body was recovered from Buffalo Bayou on Thursday morning, prompting an investigation by the Houston Police Department.
A 1-year-old child died after being struck by a security guard's vehicle in a Southwest Houston apartment complex parking lot.
A Houston firefighter and his wife, an emergency room doctor, are being praised after they helped injured victims during a shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico.
A suspected burglar in Houston attempted to enter a home through the chimney but became stuck halfway down early Sunday morning. Police responded to reports of someone on the roof at a residence on Tooley Drive and found the man trapped in the chimney.
Two firefighters were injured while battling a fast-moving apartment fire that escalated to a second alarm, according to the Houston Fire Department.
Houston firefighters are responding to a building fire in the Greenspoint area Thursday.
Houston police are investigating after a man in his 20s was shot and killed early Monday morning at a southwest Houston apartment complex on South Gessner Road.
A brush fire burning in northeast Houston has scorched an estimated 200 acres and is now 75% contained, according to officials.
Residents in the Greater Houston area reported a burning rubber smell. Although the Houston Fire Department acknowledged the issue, they have yet to confirm the exact source of the odor.
Houston Fire says a controlled burn near Addicks Reservoir is intentional and preventative, as nearby residents report heavy smoke in their homes.
Crews are managing a grass fire in the Addicks Reservoir area near I-10 and Eldridge Parkway, which is under control and intended to burn off debris to reduce future fire threats. Authorities advise motorists to reduce speed and use headlights in smoke-affected areas and request the public not to call 911 if they see smoke.
Crews are battling a 2-alarm warehouse fire at 5710 Savoy Road in Southwest Houston, reported at 6:23 a.m. on Saturday. The Houston Fire Department responded, and a second alarm was requested at 7 a.m. due to the involvement of a vehicle and the presence of batteries, prompting the deployment of HFD Hazmat units. No injuries or fatalities have been reported as this situation develops.
A Houston man has been charged with felony arson after being accused of starting the fire that burned down an abandoned church Monday.
The question many workers, nearby residents, and shoppers want to know on Wednesday is if Memorial City Mall will reopen today after being evacuated and shut down on Tuesday due to an ammonia leak at the ice skating rink.
The southbound lanes of Beltway 8, the Sam Houston Tollway, are currently shut down as fire crews respond to a 18-wheeler which caught fire.
The Memorial City Mall has been evacuated for the second time in weeks following an ammonia leak at the ice skating rink, according to the Houston Fire Department.
The fire was first reported to KPRC 2 by a caller at around 1 p.m. Monday. The impacted building is located in the 6500 block of the North Freeway.
A construction worker was killed Monday morning after heavy beams fell on him while being loaded onto a truck, Houston Fire Department officials said.
Firefighters say one person has been found dead inside a collapsed apartment building following a fire at a complex in southwest Houston.
A fire broke out at a Meyerland apartment complex in Houston around 2:30 a.m., displacing approximately 50 residents, many of whom are elderly or have mobility issues.
Houston firefighters say a barbecue grill may have caused a Thanksgiving house fire that burned a house guest and sent them to the hospital.
An apartment complex in Houston’s East End was partially evacuated after several rail cars derailed, according to the Houston Fire Department.
Thanksgiving leads the nation in home cooking fires, and Houston sees the same trend. Fire officials are urging families to take simple precautions before preparing holiday meals.
A cold front will not only bring a major cool down but increase the risk for fires across SE Texas.
HFD tells 2 Investigates it's done buying environmentally friendly ambulances after report of issues that resulted in “reducing fleet readiness and response capacity.”
A gruesome discovery under a Houston freeway has left a family searching for answers after a man was found hanging and on fire, in what police are investigating as a potential homicide.
An overturned semi-truck on the entrance ramp from the North Loop (I-610 North) to the Eastex Freeway is causing significant traffic delays.
Although the building is supposed to be abandoned, Houston Fire officials say the building is a known hangout spot for the homeless.
A 211-alarm fire broke out on Olympia Drive near Hayes Road Wednesday morning. More than 50 firefighters are on scene, multiple people rescued, and crews are fighting the fire defensively.
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.