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.

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.

For Erica Garcia, the pain of losing her brother is raw, and she struggles to imagine a life without him. Just two and a half years apart, Marcelo and Erica shared a deep bond, one that was built on love, laughter, and years of shared memories.

The Houston Fire Department hasn’t experienced the loss of one of its own while battling a fire since the 2013 Southwest Inn Fire that killed several firefighters.

A visibly distraught Chief Munoz said Marcelo Garcia served with HFD for 10 years, the last six of which were with Station 23. “Please keep the Garcia family in your prayers, keep the Houston Fire Department in your prayers as we mourn the loss of our brother,” he said.

A visibly distraught Chief Munoz said Marcelo Garcia served with HFD for 10 years, the last six of which were with Station 23. “Please keep the Garcia family in your prayers, keep the Houston Fire Department in your prayers as we mourn the loss of our brother,” he said.

Assistant Chief Marion Spann has made history as Fire Marshal, making her the first Black woman to have such a critical position. But this isn’t her first time making breaking barriers.

In the wake of the devastating East End helicopter crash, the families of three victims have filed a lawsuit against the pilot, the touring company, and the helicopter's owner.

A nationwide shortage of firefighters impacts the Houston Fire Department. KPRC 2′s Zach Lashway explains what is being done to get more people to join HFD.

Authorities say there were multiple fatalities after a helicopter struck a radio tower and crashed in Houston’s Second Ward.

Officials say four people aboard a tour helicopter were killed when it crashed into a radio tower in Houston and burst into flames.

Authorities say there were multiple fatalities after a helicopter struck a radio tower and crashed in Houston’s Second Ward.

Houston Fire Department held a memorial service for the family, friends and colleagues of fallen firefighters in the Houston area.

Law enforcement confirm a body was found floating in Brays Bayou on Houston’ South Side.

Nearly 30 vehicles were consumed by flames at a parking lot in west Houston early Monday.

Authorities are looking into what caused a serious blaze in a west Houston parking lot where up to 30 vehicles were destroyed.

The monster Category 5 hurricane is expected to make landfall overnight or- into Thursday morning somewhere along Florida’s Gulf Coast. First responders from Houston are also there, ready to help.

There were some small brush fires in the Addicks Reservoir in west Houston Sunday.

Investigators say a homeowner was able to get out of the home safely but the home was completely destroyed and the flames spread out to about two cars in the driveway.

According to James Pennington, Deputy Chief with the Houston Fire Department, firefighters got the call at 11:56 a.m. from an apartment at 3200 Truxillo Street.

HFD rescues kitten from strange place.

KPRC 2's Bill Spencer spoke with the homeowner, who took in unhoused individuals, one of whom tragically died during the fire.

The fire appeared to have started in the residence’s breezeway but moved towards the garage, according to Assistant Fire Chief Scott Raider.

Firefighters say there were no injuries reported after the fire but two rooms inside the home were heavily damaged.

In an effort to offer support and protection to parents facing challenges of caring for their newborns, the Baby Moses law, also known as the Safe Haven law, provides a vital lifeline.

The Houston City Council has confirmed the appointment of Thomas Muñoz as the new Fire Department Chief, replacing Sam Peña, and Noe Diaz as the new Police Department Chief, succeeding Troy Finner. Muñoz brings over 26 years of experience and a commitment to improving safety for all residents. Diaz, with 23 years in law enforcement, including time as a Texas Ranger, promises servant leadership and community engagement. Exciting changes are ahead for Houston's first responders! 🚒🚓 What are your thoughts on the new appointments? Let us know in the comments!

Michael Banks is charged with solicitation of prostitution. He was arrested last Friday and has since been released on a $20,000 bond.

"To the residents of Houston, I leave with a full heart of gratitude for the memories and experiences we have shared," Peña wrote on social media. "It has been an honor and privilege, and I thank you for entrusting me with the responsibility of serving as your Fire Chief."

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire held a press conference Friday afternoon to introduce the city’s new Fire Department Chief, Thomas Muñoz, will replace current chief Sam Peña.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire confirmed to KPRC 2 Investigates on Friday morning that a new Houston Fire Department Chief, Thomas Muñoz, will replace the current chief Sam Peña.

There’s a new chief in town, but he’s no stranger to Houston!

Houston continues to restore power after Hurricane Beryl, but The Gardens, an apartment community in Montrose with many elderly and disabled LGBTQ+ residents, remains without electricity.

Houston-area doctors say carbon monoxide symptoms are hitting people across the area.

Investigators say a tree fell on top of the home, trapping two men inside, one of them was still in bed when it happened.

During an interview with Chief Sam Peña with the Houston Fire Department, he told KPRC 2 reporter Corley Peel that they have responded to at least one death overnight from a housefire.

Four people were rescued from a third floor apartment balcony after a fire broke out at the complex in north Houston Monday.

Houston firefighters took to social media to celebrate the newfound victory claiming in a post, “this is a huge victory for our heroes on the frontline.”

Mayor John Whitmire will join leaders from several city departments to discuss this year’s hurricane season and encourage preparedness for individuals and families.

Houston firefighters were called to rescue a person who was trapped inside a trench Wednesday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Houston City Council has approved a bond to help pay for a historic firefighter contract worth $1.5 billion. The deal includes $650 million in back pay and a 34% raise over the next five years for Houston firefighters. #HoustonFirefighters #ContractSettlement #BetterWorkingConditions

As you prepare for hurricane season by prepping for your family, first responders in Houston are doing the same.

The Houston Fire Department is investigating after a home in the eastern part of the city caught fire Sunday.

Attention Houston drivers! 🚗🚦 Did you know that failing to observe the Move Over law puts the lives of our emergency responders at risk? 😱 Let's do our part to keep them safe by moving over when we see flashing lights and hearing sirens. It's not just the law, it's a matter of respect and protecting those who protect us. 🙌 #MoveOverLaw #RespectFirstResponders #SafetyFirst #HoustonDrivers

A senior living apartment complex in Houston is accused of abandoning it’s vulnerable residents after a severe weather outbreak in Houston on Thursday.

Two of the victims were crushed, one by a falling tree and another by a falling crane.

Crews are at the scene at 8282 Park Place Blvd. and are working to put out the fire at this time.

A woman decided to go against the warning of Houston Firefighters and take her chances at driving through flood waters covering a road in Kingwood on Saturday.

A woman decided to go against the warning of Houston Firefighters and take her chances at driving through flood waters covering a road in Kingwood on Saturday. Needless to say, she didn’t get very far.

Authorities say a woman asked the emergency responders for a ride and told her they couldn't, moments later the ambulance was stolen and surveillance videos caught her driving away with it.

The fire was so intense, fire officials said, that flames were more than 40-50 feet in the air at times, prompting between 60 - 80 firefighters to respond and extinguish the blaze.

The collision resulted in one fatality.

Several vehicles were ablaze in a tow yard near Missouri City, firefighters are unsure how it happened.

A family dog has died in a tragic house fire Saturday night in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Deal may not be done until June

Houston firefighters supported a proposed settlement to end an eight-year contract dispute with the City of Houston.

Historic Agreement Reached for Houston Firefighters! Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association have announced a groundbreaking deal, putting an end to the longstanding pay issue. #HoustonFirefighters #HistoricAgreement

Numerous reports on social media have confirmed that two TikTok fitness creators were killed in a single-car accident in Houston.

One person has died in a building fire on Artale Street near the Westpark Tollway in Houston.

An estimated 32 people have been displaced by a fire at a southwest Houston apartment complex Saturday.

Several Houston Fire Department firefighters were hospitalized after getting injured while working to put out a fire in an abandoned restaurant in east downtown Houston on Saturday, HFD said.

As firefighters work on their fifth straight day of trying to put out wildfires burning in the Texas Panhandle, the race is on to beat a weather forecast that favors wildfires burning uncontrollably.

The largest wildfire ever to burn in the State of Texas continues its path of destruction across the Texas Panhandle.

As the largest wildfire in Texas history continues to rage in the panhandle, hundreds of firefighters are rushing to help put out the flames.

As the largest wildfire in Texas history continues to burn, firefighters from across the state, including SE Texas, are on the front lines of the battle to keep homes from burning.

The City of Houston announced Thursday that a tentative agreement has been reached that will resolve all outstanding pay issues for Houston firefighters dating back to 2017.

"Please spare a prayer for their safety and safe return home to Houston"

A Houston firefighter is out of jail on bond after being arrested, accused of possessing a video depicting child pornography.

A grandfather died in an apartment fire in NW Houston early Saturday morning.

A man died, and a woman was hospitalized due to an apartment fire in northwest Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department.

A man was taken to the hospital after his house caught on fire on Monday, the Houston Fire Department said.

The Houston Fire Department is investigating after a high-rise fire at a hotel overnight.

A mother and her infant son died in a early morning house fire in Houston’s Northside neighborhood on Saturday.

Two people died in a house fire in north Houston on Saturday, according to the Houston Fire Department.

The department said they are out in the 6700 block of Midfield Drive working to put out the fire as of 10 p.m. Thursday.

Following an incident where a man pulled a gun on two firefighters responding to a call of a person having seizures at a southwest Houston apartment complex, a question comes up: do firefighters have any sort of protection when they respond to calls?

The Houston Police Department says a man who pulled a gun on two firefighters responding to a call of a man having seizures at a southwest Houston apartment complex is facing charges.

Two firefighters were injured after a gun was pointed at them, and they jumped from the second floor of an apartment complex in southwest Houston on Saturday, according to the Houston Police Department.

Firefighters are battling a house fire in northeast Houston on Tuesday, and people are possibly trapped inside, according to the Houston Fire Department.

A man died in a house fire on Saturday in south Houston.

Fire crews are battling a blaze at an apartment complex in west Houston Wednesday evening.

Mayor John Whitmire will join leaders Tuesday from the Houston Police Department, Houston Fire Department, Houston Public Works, the Office of Emergency Management, and others to provide an update on the weather conditions and the city’s preparedness and response operations.

A building caught on fire on Sunday in Montrose after a homeless person possibly started a warming fire, according to the Houston Fire Department.

A large fire caused major damage to a well-known building in the Third Ward known for its popular art, including a mural of Houston native George Floyd.

Hazmat crews are working a scene where they said an 18-wheeler has crashed and began leaking fuel on the Gulf Freeway.

A firefighter was taken to the hospital after he was injured while battling a massive apartment fire in west Houston.

A firefighter was injured while battling a fire at a west Houston apartment complex Thursday.

A man was arrested on Monday for possibly starting an apartment fire in southwest Houston while his family member with a disability was trapped inside, according to the Houston Fire Department.

A family is reportedly safe Monday morning after a massive fire broke out inside of their home near the Third Ward.

A suspected drunken driver crashed into a Houston Fire Department firetruck that was responding to an emergency on Saturday, the Houston Police Department said.

An electrical issues possibly sparked an apartment fire Friday morning in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Officials are working to put out a house fire on Shepherd and Thornton Road on Thursday.

Department leaders say they recognize that post-traumatic stress and other mental health issues are among the biggest dangers of the job.

The Forest Bend Fire Department in Webster, Texas announced the death of its chief, John Norris on Saturday.

An 11-year-old boy is alive and safe after he broke a window to escape a fire at an apartment complex in Webster, the Houston Fire Department said.