12 residents removed, 5 hospitalized after boarding home found in unsafe living conditions by Harris County officials
A dozen residents, some suffering serious medical issues, were removed from a boarding home Thursday due to unsafe living conditions, according to the Harris County Fire Marshalโs Office.
Several people injured in natural gas explosion, fire near Klein
KLEIN, Texas โ Several people were injured Friday in a large natural gas explosion and fire near Klein that prompted an evacuation of some residents in the area. Officials from the Harris County Fire Marshalโs Office said that a crew from Comcast was working in the area and nicked a natural gas line. The crew called in a CenterPoint crew to inspect the line which is when two lines exploded, officials said. Full Screen 1 / 12 Flames shoot from the scene of a large natural gas fire near Klein, Texas, on March 5, 2021. Residents who had their natural gas service interrupted as a result of the incident are urged not to turn any valves or tamper with the natural gas meter for safety reasons.
Video: 2 Harris County fire marshal inspectors shut down tanning salon while violating โmask orderโ
CROSBY, Texas โ Two Harris County Fire Marshalโs Office Inspectors who shut down a Crosby Tanning Salon will be disciplined for violating a Harris County Order and department policy when they visited the location. The inspectors ultimately did not cite Givans for violating any order, but rather shuttered the business based on a paperwork technicality. "HCFMO has been working with Island Tanz to help walk the business owner through the appropriate procedure in obtaining the appropriate permits. "Wed., 5/6 -- Owner emailed at 4:45 p.m., stating he received the approved changed of ownership from Harris County Engineering, and he submitted as built documentation. Business Owner requested a final inspection.