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Day 7 without power is getting dangerous and unhealthy for some
Read full article: Day 7 without power is getting dangerous and unhealthy for someThe math is good if you're looking at percentages for power restored in the last week. Not so much for people enduring a full week without electricity. And for some, the situation is becoming unhealthy, even dangerous.
‘It is outrageous:’ Senior living facility abandoned by management following storm, Mayor says
Read full article: ‘It is outrageous:’ Senior living facility abandoned by management following storm, Mayor saysA senior living apartment complex in Houston is accused of abandoning it’s vulnerable residents after a severe weather outbreak in Houston on Thursday.
Mayor Turner, HPD Chief Troy Finner attend Chevron Houston Marathon public safety news conference
Read full article: Mayor Turner, HPD Chief Troy Finner attend Chevron Houston Marathon public safety news conferenceHouston police Chief Troy Finner and Mayor Sylvester Turner joined Friday’s news conference to discuss public safety and mobility plans for the weekend ahead of the 51st Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
LIVE BLOG: KPRC 2 Investigates discusses accountability probe into Astroworld Tragedy
Read full article: LIVE BLOG: KPRC 2 Investigates discusses accountability probe into Astroworld TragedyIn 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.
HFD Chief says Astroworld Festival failure falls on everyone involved in the event, including Travis Scott
Read full article: HFD Chief says Astroworld Festival failure falls on everyone involved in the event, including Travis ScottHouston Fire Department Assistant Chief Ruy Lozano says no HFD personnel were inside NRG Park during Astroworld Festival.
8 dead, dozens others injured at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival at NRG Park, officials say
Read full article: 8 dead, dozens others injured at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival at NRG Park, officials sayAt least eight people are dead and several others were injured Friday night at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival at NRG Park, authorities said.
‘We’re at a critical time in our fight’: Mayor Turner, city officials discuss response to COVID-19, vaccinations
Read full article: ‘We’re at a critical time in our fight’: Mayor Turner, city officials discuss response to COVID-19, vaccinationsHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Persse will provide an update on the City's response to COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccinations.
City of La Porte investigating ‘strong natural gas odor’ impacting Deer Park, Pasadena area
Read full article: City of La Porte investigating ‘strong natural gas odor’ impacting Deer Park, Pasadena areaLA PORTE, Texas – Investigation underway after a strong natural gas odor affecting the Deer Park and Pasadena area, according to La Porte Emergency Management. Harris County Pollution Control and La Porte Fire Department are investigating the cause of the odor. The City of La Porte is aware of a strong natural gas odor in the city. The La Porte Fire Department and Harris County Pollution Control are investigating. The League City Volunteer Fire Department and Police Department are investigating the strange odor being detected citywide.
Crowded Houston nightclub evacuated over ‘life-safety concern’
Read full article: Crowded Houston nightclub evacuated over ‘life-safety concern’HOUSTON – Authorities evacuated a crowded Houston club overnight for “life-safety concern” described as going “beyond the issue with COVID.”At around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to Spire Nightclub, located at 1720 Main St. in downtown Houston, in reference to reports of a large gathering. In addition to the crowding outside, the club had exceeded its capacity inside, Houston police said. The club was hosting an event dubbed the “All Black Affair” Saturday night, according the club’s website. It was to the point where it became a life safety issue, a fire hazard. Spire Nightclub was one of the first business listed on the wall and remains there to this day.
HFD captain becomes the first Houston firefighter to die from COVID-19
Read full article: HFD captain becomes the first Houston firefighter to die from COVID-19HOUSTON Houston Fire Captain Leroy Lucio died Monday night after almost a month-long battle with COVID-19. Captain Lucio was a really, really good people person. Lucio, a 29-year veteran of the department, was in critical condition in the ICU at a San Antonio hospital. HFD said 175 firefighters are currently in quarantine and 59 firefighters have tested positive. Funeral services will be held in the San Antonio area next week.
HFD trucks, other vehicles out of service due to staffing shortages caused by pandemic
Read full article: HFD trucks, other vehicles out of service due to staffing shortages caused by pandemicHOUSTON – The Houston Fire Department chief said the staff was “maintaining operations” but “stretched thin” after additional firefighters were quarantined on Monday. Fire Station 68′s ladder truck is one of six HFD trucks and other vehicles currently out of service because there aren’t enough firefighters to staff them, said Marty Lancton, HFD’s union president. “On a perfect day, take COVID out of it, we don’t have the minimum staffing required for each apparatus,” Lancton said. As expected, residents who live near the fire station said they were unaware of staffing problems at the fire department. Chief Pena said many firefighters are voluntarily working extra shifts to make sure Houston is covered.