Fire near Turkey Leg Hut in Houston Saturday night; HFD launches investigation
The restaurant located at 4830 Almeda Road became famous over the years from their presence on social media but has recently been having some issues as the owners are divorcing.
Houston City Council members seeking clarity about wage deal with firefighters
A deal between the City of Houston and firefighters to end an eight-year contract impasse will go before a judge on Monday.
Three Houston firefighters injured when building collapsed during restaurant fire
Three Houston firefighters injured in fire at restaurant located near 2221 Canal St. & Navigation.
Houston firefighters union finally reach possible pay agreement with the City
Houston firefighters have worked without a contract for the last eight years and now that there's a tentative agreement with the City, we're looking into details of the deal.
Houston fire: South Union Missionary Baptist Church catches on fire
South Union Missionary Baptist Church has been a part of the Houston community for 76 years.
8-year pay dispute between City of Houston, firefighters end
The City of Houston and Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association announce a tentative agreement has been reached in their ongoing pay dispute.
City of Houston, firefighters reach tentative agreement in contract controversy
The City of Houston and Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association announce a tentative agreement has been reached in their ongoing pay dispute.
Houston fire at Beauty & Beyond beauty supply store under investigation
The store is located in a shopping center at 9411 North Freeway in Houston.
Houston Fire: Mother rescued two of her children before dying trying to save 1-year-old in house fire
The Houston Fire Department is investigating after a woman died trying to save her 1-year-old child in a house fire on 200 block of Heaney Street.
Mother dies in house fire trying to save 1-year-old child
The Houston Fire Department is investigating after a woman died trying to save her 1-year-old child in a house fire on 200 block of Heaney Street.
House fire claims life of mother and child
The victims, identified as a mother and her one-year-old child, were discovered deceased amidst the aftermath of the blaze. No injuries were reported among firefighters. The mother reentered the home to save her son, according to Fire Chief Samuel Peña.
Houston Crime: Firefighters jumped from 2nd story apartment after man points gun on Bissonnet Street
The Houston Police Department reports that two Houston firefighters were forced to jump from Ashford Buena Vista apartments from a 2nd floor balcony stairwell on Saturday night. Officials say the firefighters suffered injuries in the fall.
Firefighters jump from second-story balcony to escape armed suspect
Two firefighters responding to a report of a man having seizures at an apartment complex on Bissonett escaped injury by jumping from a second-story window after the man returned with a gun and pointed it at them;
House fire kills one person near Independence Heights, according to Houston Fire Department
The Houston Fire Department reports that a person died in a fire in the north Houston area on Wednesday.
Houston accused captor's lawyer says suspect has son with woman he was allegedly holding
The lawyer for a man alleged of holding a woman captive for years stated they have a 3-year-old child together.
Man arrested for arson on Christmas, leaving Southwest Houston apartment building without power
Houston Fire Department rushed to a chaotic scene as an initial call reported an apartment fire, but the situation took a turn, leaving one man in handcuffs and another hospitalized.
Beyoncé's Houston childhood home catches fire Christmas morning
Beyoncé's childhood home in Houston, engulfed in flames on Christmas morning, was met with a swift firefighting response.
Houston Fire Department offering free screenings as firefighters are at increased risk of developing cancer
The Houston Fire Department is using a $2 million grant to help firefighters stay healthy.
HFD providing cancer screenings for firefighters
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith has more on how the Houston Fire Department is funding the screenings.
Houston fire chief on free cancer screenings for firefighters
The Houston Fire Department (HFD) began offering National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 compliant health and cancer screenings in October 2023 free of charge, to all uniformed members of the department. The medical exam is an industry-standard across the county. As outlined by NFPA 1582, the NFPA compliant program is specifically tailored to health risks associated with firefighting and will allow for the early detection of heart disease and cancer, ultimately leading to an increased chance of survival.