The Houston Fire Department says a firefighter who has served the city since 2003 has died after suffering a medical emergency over the holidays.

The Houston Fire Department said it will be a long road to recovery for three Station 46 firefighters who were significantly burned while trapped by a heavy door, prompting a mayday call.

In response to reports of people trapped in a fire, Houston Fire Department crews were dispatched to an apartment complex in the 4800 block of Jarmese Street around 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, Brent Taylor, a spokesperson for the fire department said.

The Houston Fire Department is mourning the loss of Captain Aaron Rios, who passed away after an off-duty medical emergency.

More than 135 firefighters, emergency management and medical personnel from Texas, along with more than 45 fire engines, ambulances, command vehicles and equipment, have been deployed to the Los Angeles area.

Three Houston firefighters sustained significant burns after becoming trapped in a burning apartment building on Tuesday morning, officials say.

Houston-area firefighters are on their way to California as part of a taskforce to help battle the wildfires in Los Angeles County.

The Houston Fire Department will join more than 135 emergency responders deployed Jan. 11 to help fight the ongoing wildfires in California.

Funeral arrangements for Houston Fire Captain Aaron Rios have been announced following his passing on January 8, 2025, due to an off-duty medical emergency.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor John Whitmire are coming together Saturday to discuss the city and county's preparations for upcoming winter weather. The two leaders will be joined by the Harris County Fire Marshal,

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