The Pearland Fire Department responded to multiple house fires across the city within a four-hour period as severe thunderstorms moved across the Houston area Monday.

A rollover crash occurred early Thursday in the HOV lane of southbound Highway 288 near Hughes Ranch Road in Pearland, resulting in one death and two injuries.

Seven people are recovering Monday morning after a bonfire in Pearland ended in an explosion, leaving one person in critical condition.

The head of the Pearland Fire Department has announced he is retiring.

20 dogs were rescued from a large fire Friday in Brazoria County, the Pearland Fire Department said.