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Houston firefighters are working to determine what caused a large fire at a home in southwest Houston Monday morning.

Firefighters rescued a man from a burning home Monday night in southeast Houston.

Arson investigators are working to determine what caused a mobile home fire that killed a man in northeast Houston late Thursday night.

Houston firefighters say they’re being unfairly blamed after a city email exposed 7,500 Social Security numbers in a data breach.

Firefighters from multiple departments battled a commercial blaze Sunday at a tire shop near Spring Cypress Road and I-45.

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.

An early morning 2-alarm fire tore through Christ Church Apostolic early Friday morning, injuring two firefighters and leaving a close-knit congregation devastated by the loss of their beloved place of worship.

Firefighters say metal tanks at the facility were causing the fire to react and flare up. They say they contain magnesium.

The Northwest Volunteer Fire Department said crews got the call around 3 a.m. at a home on Redding Springs Lane.

The search and rescue mission in the Texas Hill Country is now an international effort.

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.

After a nearly six-hour Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9 board meeting, community members who turned out in force to support Fire Chief Amy Ramon left without the answers they came for.

Additional reinforcements were initially called to help keep the fire from spreading to nearby businesses, but were able to extinguish it within less than an hour.

Flames were seen bursting through a large commercial building in the East End early Monday morning.

The Pauline Fire has scorched 2,000 acres with only 10% containment, prompting mandatory and voluntary evacuations for 900 homes in Montgomery and San Jacinto counties.

As wildfire season ramps up throughout Texas, firefighters in Houston are looking to get ahead of the flames by burning a 50-acre park on purpose.

It's unclear how the fire happened, but the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office said at least one person was found dead and two others were treated at the scene for burn injuries and smoke inhalation.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says firefighters from Houston have arrived in California to help assist crews battling massive wildfires around the Los Angeles area.

On Tuesday, KPRC 2 covered three Houston firefighters who suffered significant injuries responding to a massive apartment fire in the Sunnyside area.

The Houston Fire Department was called just before 5:30 a.m. for an apartment complex on fire, and a mayday call was initiated after 3 firefighters were hurt.

It’s unclear what caused the fire, but the Houston Fire Department said it was called to a 2-alarm fire on S Bartell and Hearth Drive near Main Street just before 6 a.m.

John Eidman and his wife Nadine showed up at HFD Station 38 on Chimney Rock Road to surprise the crew who responded last year as well as provide lunch for them.

“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.

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.

Did someone pull the fire alarm? We have some firefighters in Studio B. You can find them inside the latest Houston Firefighter Calendar where proceeds benefit fire victims and equipment for the department to keep the community safe.

Fire chief Sidney Webb got an urgent phone call Monday morning from a desperate mother wanting to turn over her baby. The woman was crying, but what happened next saved her newborn baby’s life.

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

Officials say the firefighter had to be taken to the hospital after suffering a sprain/strain injury

The Park Fire is now one of the largest wildfires in California state history

Various fire departments were called to assist and send water tenders to shuttle the water.

As firefighters face a greater risk of cancer, some are taking a proactive approach to detect issues early.

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

According to officials, it happened in the Woodlands, where a 35-year-old man was hit by a lightning strike. And in Willis, two adults and a teen were also shocked by a down power line.

Magnolia firefighters are responding to the collapse of two partially constructed houses in Houston amid severe thunderstorms and rainfall.

In a heartwarming display of heroism, firefighters from the Northwest Volunteer Fire Department rescued a distressed dog from a scorching hot car.

Fire broke out at the Turkey Leg Hut warehouse near Houston's Third Ward late Saturday night.

Fire broke out at Turkey Leg Hut near Houston's Third Ward late Saturday night.

On Tuesday, the Klein Fire Department responded to two separate calls regarding ducks that were trapped in neighborhood storm drains.

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

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

Houston firefighters visited a north Houston neighborhood on Tuesday to share fire safety information with residents after a mother and her child were killed in a house fire in the area.

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?

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

Bill Price believes police officers and firefighters are not being recognized enough.

A large smoke cloud was seen over southwest Houston on Monday morning and officials believe it’s coming from a possible warehouse fire.

Houston Fire Station No. 23 will have to wait almost two months until its new HVAC system is replaced. The department is located on Lawndale Street in Southeast Houston.

We are getting more answers this Wednesday about the ongoing air conditioning problems at several Houston fire stations.

According to HFD, five fire stations and three support facilities are currently having issues with air conditioning. HFD said Station 33 had a brand-new AC installed last week.

At least two firefighters were injured and hospitalized while battling a house fire in Dickinson during Tuesday’s storms.

Conroe firefighters said a vehicle ran into a building Wednesday afternoon.

For many of us, we call first responders on our worst days. These days, they’re facing daunting tasks while dealing with staffing issues and high call volumes.

A warehouse caught fire twice in a 12-hour period.

Firefighters responded to a large fire at a hangar at DW Hooks Airport in north Harris County early Friday.

Firefighters are battling a large blaze at a north Houston store on Tuesday afternoon.

Today on Houston Life, Derrick and Courtney caught up with some of this year’s lineup for the Houston Firefighter calendar, and they are a SMOKE SHOW—literally!

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

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.

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

A recap on what happened on Houston Life, July 26, 2022. Firefighters give a sneak peek of their calendar supporting local animal shelters, and veterans raise awareness of building bonds and preventing post-traumatic suicide. Plus, David Elder from 'Texas Eats' prepares a meal, and a local teen performs an original song in the studio.

Firefighters with the Spring Fire Department just wrapped up a calendar shoot with local rescue animals. The calendar will be available to purchase this fall.

Authorities say a building caught fire and later collapsed in north Philadelphia, killing one firefighter and injuring five other people after all became trapped.

Houston Life went on the hunt for deserving dads to give a hobby upgrade in time for Father's Day, and we found them at Katy Fire Department.

Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, it’s International Firefighters Day. We’re live at a local fire department with a story of one firefighter who overcame his fear of death. He put all concerns to the side to save a family. You’ll see what these heroes go through day in and day out. That’s Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.

Firefighters with the Houston Fire Department are working to put out a blaze at an apartment complex in Clear Lake Tuesday, officials said.

An 8-year-old Spring boy is being hailed as a hero for his quick action on New Years Day.

Houston firefighters are working to put out a two-alarm fire at a southwest Houston apartment complex Friday.

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

Italian firefighters are battling a high-rise blaze in Milan that spread rapidly through a 20-story residential building.

Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña is slated to discuss pay raises for Houston firefighters at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

It’s the kind of blaze that veteran Chief Palmer Buck of The Woodlands Township Fire Department in suburban Houston compared to “a trick birthday candle.”

Houston firefighters are seeking voter support for binding arbitration as an option to resolve workplace contract disputes and avoid city-instigated, taxpayer-funded litigation, according to the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association.

A 15-year-old is safe and back with his family Wednesday night after he fell into a fast-moving creek.

Montgomery County firefighters are working to put out an industrial fire near Magnolia.

HOUSTON – Cy-Fair firefighters evacuated an assisted living facility after a fire broke out Tuesday, officials said. “There was a staff member and a resident inside the structure, trapped inside calling for help,” said Cy-Fair Fire Department Public Information Officer, Daniel Arizpe. Cy-Fair Fire Department said the two staff members were also transported to the hospital, as a precaution. The staff members have since been released. Workers for the facility said displaced residents will be taken to a sister facility during repairs.

HOUSTON – A Houston firefighter is injured and others worked to put out a house fire in northwest Houston Tuesday, officials said. There was an electrical issue, which caused the insulation in the attic to start smoking, firefighters said. Firefighters said they shut off power to the house, pulled out the insulation and the family left. This time, the home was engulfed in flames, and firefighters did their best to put the blaze out. Officials said the injured firefighter is doing okay and was transported to the hospital to get his shoulder checked out.

HOUSTON – A couple in their 70s is recovering after a massive blaze broke out at a home in northeast Houston Thursday, firefighters said. Officials said a fire started at a home located in the 13300 block of Lake Terrace Drive around 10 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters said there were heavy flames and smoke coming from the garage area of the home. According to firefighters, there were no fire hydrants in the area, so after two minutes, HFD ran out of water. Houston firefighters said they requested mutual aid with Sheldon and Crosby and had to use tankers to get water.

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas Firefighters in Grand Prairie near Dallas are currently working to put out a large blaze at a plastics factory. According to NBC 5, firefighters confirmed they were called to a fire in the 2000 block of West Marshall Drive, but would not give a specific location. Employees of Poly-America confirmed to NBC 5 the fire is at their plastics facility. NBC 5 says people who live in the area reported brief power outages overnight. Authorities have not yet said whether any injuries have been reported and are investigating to see what caused the fire.

HOUSTON – Firefighters are investigating a blaze that left one person dead at a group home for people with special needs in southwest Houston Tuesday morning. William Habermas lives at the group home. He tried to get all the residents to safety and grabbed a fire extinguisher to fight the flames. “I tried to push it away with a fire extinguisher, but it wouldn’t go away,” Habermas said. Officials say the owner of the home is moving the displaced residents to another group home nearby.

DAYTON, Texas – A bedridden man has died after being trapped in his home during a fire in Dayton Friday, firefighters said. Dayton firefighters said they responded to reports of a residence on fire on Ford and Prater at around 3 a.m. When they arrived at the scene, the wood-frame house was engulfed in flames, firefighters said. Firefighters said the owner of the home, who has been identified as Baron Payne, was trapped inside and died in the blaze. Prior to the arrival of fire officials, Payne’s sister, who lives just a few houses down, attempted to save Payne, firefighters said.

Firefighters rescue family cats from burning apartments and administer CPR to save their lives. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745.