The Houston Fire Department hasn’t experienced the loss of one of its own while battling a fire since the 2013 Southwest Inn Fire that killed several firefighters.
Fallen Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia ‘gave the ultimate sacrifice’ while battling warehouse fire
The feeder road along the Beltway in Humble has been shut down after a police chase ends in a shooting.
Garcia was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries. The other firefighter suffered minor injuries and was listed in OK condition. Outside of his firefighting duties, Garcia also reportedly worked as a real estate agent for Casa Antigua Realty.
Houston Fire Department Local News Community Southwest Inn Fire
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Houston Fire Dept. holds memorial ceremony for fallen firefightersHouston Fire Department held a memorial service for the family, friends and colleagues of fallen firefighters in the Houston area.
Read more »
Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia dies in warehouse fire; another injuredHouston firefighter Marcelo Garcia, 42, died in the line of duty, officials say.
Read more »
1 Houston firefighter killed, another injured while battling warehouse fire in east HoustonOfficials identified the firefighter killed as 42-year-old Marcelo Garcia, who had been with HFD for 10 years.
Read more »
Houston Fire Chief appoints first Black female Fire MarshalThe Houston Fire Department has made history by appointing Assistant Chief Marion Spann as the city's first Black female Fire Marshal.
Read more »
Houston Apartment Fire: Firefighter, civilian injured during 2-alarm apartment fireAuthorities are currently on the scene of a 2-alarm apartment fire that sparked up on Monday afternoon, officials said.
Read more »
SD fire chief ‘may have fallen asleep' before crash en route to hurricane relief: reportA second firefighter who was a passenger in the San Diego Fire-Rescue F-350 that crashed in Texas simply said that the pickup 'ran off of the road.'
Read more »