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In Houston, Texas, the Houston Fire Department swiftly responded to a fire that occurred at the Turkey Leg Hut on Saturday evening, officials confirmed. Firefighters effectively contained the fire, utilizing a ladder truck to combat the flames at the renowned restaurant located in Houston’s historic Third Ward along Almeda Road. Although the cause of the fire remains unclear, fortunately, no …

Emergency responders successfully rescued two individuals who became trapped in a trench in southwest Houston on Thursday afternoon. The Houston Fire Department swiftly reacted to the emergency, arriving at the 7100 block of Buffalo Speedway near Maroneal within six minutes of receiving the call. The individuals were extricated from the 10-foot trench, located between two apartment buildings at the Camden …

In Houston, Texas (KTRK), the Houston Fire Department reported that at least three firefighters sustained injuries during a restaurant fire in the city’s Second Ward on Saturday morning. Firefighters were called to respond to a fire at a restaurant located near 2221 Canal Street and Navigation Boulevard. The blaze was swiftly extinguished; however, firefighters were transported to nearby hospitals after …

In response to a call received at approximately 10:04 p.m., the Houston Fire Department mobilized hundreds of firefighters to combat a significant fire at the Marriott Westchase hotel in the 2900 block of Briarpark Drive on Wednesday night. Fire crews arrived within six minutes of the call and encountered heavy fire and smoke emanating from the north side of the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — At least 12 units at an apartment complex were damaged in a fire late Thursday evening in west Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department. Fire officials responded to the 11770 block of Westheimer Road near S. Kirkwood Road just before 10 p.m. The fire could be localized to the complex’s second floor as firefighters began to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man has been arrested and charged with arson after investigators said he set a fire that quickly spread to multiple apartments in southwest Houston. Armando Perez, 30, is now under arrest for the Christmas Day fire on Hillcroft Street near Neff Street that sent one person to the hospital. Firefighters say they had a tough time …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston fire officials were battling a 2-alarm fire at a townhome complex in west Houston Monday morning. The fire reportedly broke out around 10 a.m. in the 8003 block of Woodway Drive. According to fire officials, the fire impacted four units and caused extensive roof damage to the townhomes. The fire department later said there were no …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Eight families managed to escape with their lives but lost their homes when a three-alarm apartment fire broke out Thursday afternoon in north Houston, officials said. At about 1:30 p.m., the Houston Fire Department received a call about the blaze at 16826 City View Place, near Bush Airport. When crews arrived, they saw smoke and fire coming …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Eight families managed to escape with their lives but lost their homes when a three-alarm apartment fire broke out Thursday afternoon in north Houston, officials said. At about 1:30 p.m., the Houston Fire Department received a call about the blaze at 16826 City View Place, near Bush Airport. When crews arrived, they saw smoke and fire coming …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — New details are developing on Sunday after a deadly case of carbon monoxide poisoning sent six people to the hospital on Thursday. The Houston Fire Department initially reported that six adults were hospitalized. On Sunday, investigators say three children were among the six who were found to have symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. A seventh person was …