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• 2 Families Lose Everything in Apartment Fire Play Video

  April 21, 2013 10:46 PM

  MCALLEN - Three families were forced out of their homes, after a fire burned through a two-story apartment in McAllen. It happened just south of Expressway 83, near 10th Street, around 7 p.m. Sunday. The McAllen fire chief says two units were destroyed and a third had heavy smoke... more »

• Multiple Fire Departments Battle Blaze North of Mercedes Play Video

  March 20, 2013 1:27 PM

  MERCEDES - Multiple fire crews responded to a blaze north of Mercedes. Two properties went up in flames on Guerra Street. That's near Mile 9 North and Mile 1 East. Weslaco and La Feria firefighters assisted crews from Mercedes at the scene. CHANNEL 5 NEWS crews spotted one man... more »

• 13 Left Homeless after Edinburg Fire Play Video

  February 27, 2013 1:19 PM

  EDINBURG - A fire destroyed the home of two families. Thirteen people in Edinburg are now homeless. The fire happened at a mobile home near FM 2812 and Alamo Road. Firefighters said it started at around 10 a.m. No one was home at the time. The Hidalgo County... more »

• Edinburg Apartment Fire

  January 28, 2013 8:35 AM

  EDINBURG - A morning fire led to the evacuation of six apartment units in Edinburg. It happened on the 900 block of North Sugar Road. The Edinburg fire chief said no one was hurt and firefighters rescued a dog from inside one of the apartments. We're told the... more »

• Early Morning Fire Under Investigation Play Video

  January 11, 2013 9:06 AM

  BROWNSVILLE - The Cameron County Fire Marshal's Office is looking into any early morning fire. It happened at a trailer home on FM 3069 around 5:30 a.m. According to Cameron County Emergency Management Coordinator Humberto Barrera, it appears the fire started because of an extension cord. We're told the... more »

• Two Mobile Homes Destroyed in Morning Fire Play Video

  January 6, 2013 10:58 PM

  SAN BENITO - Homeowners sharing electricity cause overloaded circuits to spark blaze. The two mobile homes that stood next to each other are now destroyed; a neighbor's home was also damaged. Cameron County Emergency Management Coordinator Humberto Barrera tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the homeowners were sharing electricity because... more »

• 18 Firefighters Battle Brownsville Blaze Play Video

  December 25, 2012 8:35 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville police say a fire Tuesday afternoon took hours to get under control. Authorities say the fire started at around 2 p.m. at the Michoacana Meat Market on Price Road and Expressway 83. Fire officials say kitchen appliances may have started the fire. It took 18 firefighters... more »

• Retired Firefighter Loses Home to Blaze

  December 10, 2012 10:09 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - An Edinburg man who spent 40 years fighting fires lost his home to a blaze. "At first you're ... overwhelmed, and again I don't think the whole thing hit me yet ... of what's going on," Roberta Jackson said. Her husband Tuffy Jackson served as a... more »

• Fire at Weslaco Home Started in Utility Room Play Video

  November 30, 2012 1:08 PM

  WESLACO - The fire at a Weslaco home started inside a utility room. That's according to Fire Chief Santiago "Jimmy" Cuellar. The fire happened at a house on the 1100 block of 29th Street around 12:45 a.m. The Hidalgo County fire marshal is investigating. At this point, the... more »

• Weslaco House Fire Under Investigation Play Video

  November 30, 2012 8:53 AM

  WESLACO - The fire marshal is investigating a Weslaco house fire. The blazed started about 12:45 a.m. on the 1100 block of East 29th Street. Witnesses told us they heard some sort of explosion before the fire trucks arrived. We're learning the fire may have spread to a neighboring... more »

• Mission Fire Ruled Accidental Play Video

  November 14, 2012 1:10 PM

  MISSION - Investigators said the fire at a downtown Mission building was accidental. Several crews responded when the Villanueva Building on Saint Marie and 9th Street caught fire Sunday. Mission Fire Marshal Gilbert Sanchez told us they've determined the area where the fire started but not the exact... more »

• Shed Fire North of Weslaco Play Video

  October 25, 2012 9:03 AM

  WESLACO - Weslaco firefighters responded to a shed fire north of Weslaco. It happened off of FM 1015 this morning. We learned the shed and a vehicle were destroyed. Authorities say fire crews put out the fire and stopped it from spreading to a nearby mobile home. The Hidalgo... more »

• Crews Battle Blaze in Starr County Play Video

  October 18, 2012 10:49 PM

  STARR COUNTY - Firefighters continue monitoring a fire that charred 90 acres near Rio Grande City. The fire broke out between the Rio Grande and Expressway 83. The main concern for firefighters was to keep the flames away from populated areas. The cause of the fire has not... more »

• Fire Rages Near Rio Grande City Play Video

  October 18, 2012 5:28 PM

  STARR COUNTY - A blaze has scorched at least 90 acres near Rio Grande City. Firefighters from Roma, Rio Grande City and La Rosita converged on the scene near the Rio Grande and Expressway 83 to control the rapidly spreading flames. They are trying to prevent the fire... more »

• Weslaco Fire Under Investigation Play Video

  October 2, 2012 8:53 PM

  WESLACO - Fire officials are investigating a blaze that destroyed a vacant home Tuesday. The house was located on Garza Street, directly behind city hall, officials said. Firefighters doused the flames and no one was hurt in the blaze. more »

• Fire Damages Weslaco Home Play Video

  September 28, 2012 1:01 PM

  WESLACO - Investigators are searching for the cause of a Weslaco house fire. It happened this morning at a two-story home on the 7900 block of Olivarez Drive. They suspect the flames began in a back room on the second floor. No one was home at the time,... more »

• Family Prepares Funeral for Grandfather, Child Play Video

  September 26, 2012 4:19 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Family members are preparing to say goodbye to a man and his grandson after the two died in a blaze at a Brownsville mobile home Sunday. Raymond Zaragoza and Leon Ezequiel were very close. They even shared the same birthday. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday.... more »

• Woman in Critical Condition, After Escaping Deadly Fire Play Video

  September 25, 2012 12:56 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A woman who escaped a burning mobile home is now in critical condition. The weekend fire in Brownsville claimed the lives of Raymond Zaragoza and his 1-year-old grandson, Leon Ezequiel. Zaragoza's wife, Penny Ezequiel, managed to get out of the home. First responders treated her for smoke... more »

• Reynosa Firefighters Calling Valley Crews for Mutual Aid Play Video

  September 18, 2012 1:05 PM

  REYNOSA, Tamaulipas, Mexico - At least one Rio Grande Valley city has received a call for mutual aid from Reynosa firefighters. Reynosa officials confirmed a large fire at one of PEMEX's refineries. The plant is in the outskirts of the city, south of the Anzalduas International Bridge. In... more »

• Fire Officials Investigating Apartment Complex Fire Play Video

  September 9, 2012 7:02 PM

  HARLINGEN - Fire investigators in Harlingen are working to learn more about an apartment fire on the east side of the city. The blaze broke out at the Grimes Apartment Complex near Grimes Avenue around 7 p.m. Saturday. Several apartment units were damaged. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke with... more »

• Laguna Heights Fire Under Investigation Play Video

  September 6, 2012 1:04 PM

  LAGUNA HEIGHTS - Investigators on Thursday returned to the scene of a massive fire in Laguna Heights. The cause of yesterday's blaze is under investigation. The blaze engulfed two homes and damaged a third. The fire started around 7 p.m. It took firefighters about an hour and a half... more »

• Blaze Engulfs 2 Homes in Laguna Heights Play Video

  September 5, 2012 10:31 PM

  LAGUNA HEIGHTS - Firefighters worked for more than an hour to douse a blaze that damaged three homes Wednesday night. The Port Isabel Fire Department said two homes were completely engulfed in flames and the third was damaged. Fire officials said a person who lived in one of... more »

• TCEQ Looks Into Blaze near Recycling Center Play Video

  August 21, 2012 5:23 PM

  HARLINGEN - A blaze that destroyed three tractor trailers loaded with tires on Monday has attracted the attention of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. TCEQ officials will determine if the fire at a recycling center parking lot caused any environmental damage. The Harlingen fire marshal has not determined... more »

• Trailer Home Fire North of Donna Play Video

  August 21, 2012 12:39 PM

  NORTH OF DONNA - Firefighters from Weslaco and Donna responded to a trailer home fire north of Donna. The house is located on FM 493 between Mile 9 ½ and Mile 10. We're told a family inside managed to escape unharmed. The cause of the fire is not... more »

• Family Douses Electrical Fire Play Video

  August 20, 2012 3:49 PM

  EDINBURG - Sparks from a window air-conditioning unit set a mattress on fire today at a home in Edinburg, fire officials said. The family doused the flames before fire crews arrived, officials said. The fire was contained to a small bedroom and no one was injured, officials said.... more »

• Winds Fan Blazes in Starr County Play Video

  August 15, 2012 10:01 PM

  STARR COUNTY - Two fires in eastern Starr County Tuesday and Wednesday may have spread from Mexico, officials said. Fire officials said high winds and dry conditions caused the flames to jump north from across the Rio Grande. "I'm not sure, but I know it started yesterday," said... more »

• Suspicious Fire in Edinburg Play Video

  August 9, 2012 12:59 PM

  EDINBURG - Fire investigators are taking a closer look at a suspicious fire in Edinburg. The Hidalgo County deputy fire marshal said the blaze happened at an abandoned home, located off Seminary Road and three miles north of Monte Cristo. A neighbor called 911 last night. Some worried the... more »

• Car fire spreads into grass in Edinburg Play Video

  July 14, 2012 10:14 AM

  EDINBURG - Firefighters are reminded residents to cut their grass following a grassfire on Friday. The grassfire broke out yesterday afternoon near Trenton and Alamo road. Investigators say the blaze initially started as a car on fire but quickly spread because of tall grass. Firefighters say homeowners can... more »

• Early Morning House Fire in Edcouch Play Video

  July 6, 2012 8:05 AM

  EDCOUCH - Firefighters scrambled to put out a house fire in Edcouch this morning. It happened near the intersection of Huissa and McDaniel just after 4 a.m. Edcouch Fire Marshal Oscar Garza tells us the fire happened in a new neighborhood near several homes under construction. Fire crews kept... more »

• Shed Fire in Weslaco Play Video

  June 21, 2012 12:28 PM

  WESLACO - Weslaco firefighters are clearing the scene of a large shed fire. The blaze happened on 8th Street and Indiana this morning. Firefighters rushed to the scene to protect several nearby homes. Emergency crews roped off a four-block stretch of 8th Street. "Our guys responded extremely well... more »

• Candle Possibly to Blame for Brownsville Fire Play Video

  May 22, 2012 4:35 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A candle possibly caused a scare in a Brownsville neighborhood. Authorities were called out to a fire on the 4700 block of Las Palmas early this morning. Firefighters say they battled the blaze for about an hour. The fire started in the bedroom, where authorities believe a... more »

• Weekend Fire in Elsa Under Investigation Play Video

  May 21, 2012 12:53 PM

  ELSA - The cause of a weekend house fire in Elsa remains under investigation. Flames spread from an abandoned home on the 400 block of West 3rd Street to the Gaytan family home. The family now needs help. The Red Cross is offering assistance for a few days. The... more »

• Fire at Abandoned Home in McAllen Play Video

  May 14, 2012 6:42 PM

  MCALLEN - A fire at an abandoned house in McAllen is under investigation. Crews got the call at about 4:30 p.m. They responded to the scene on Ware Road, near Pecan. A portion of the road was blocked off, as crews battled the blaze. "The house was not... more »

• Investigators Say Brownsville Fire an Accident Play Video

  May 4, 2012 4:36 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Fire investigators are calling a Brownsville house fire an accident. Firefighters were called out to the 6600 block of Paredes Line Road yesterday afternoon. Investigators say there was a problem with the electrical wiring. A small home was getting electricity through another house on the property.... more »

• Fire Investigators Asking for Help Play Video

  May 3, 2012 12:56 PM

  MERCEDES - Arson hasn't been ruled out yet in an overnight fire in Mercedes. The blaze happened at a dump near the intersection of Mile 11 and Mile 1 1/2. The county fire marshal hopes someone saw something last night. Fire crews were called out to the scene... more »

• Costly Bar Fire Likely an Accident Play Video

  April 17, 2012 4:19 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Fire investigators say a blaze that resulted in thousands of dollars in damage was likely an accident. Firefighters responded to the El Capitan bar in downtown Brownsville early this morning. Crews managed to keep the flames from spreading to nearby businesses. The roof sustained about $100,000... more »

• 2 Teens Facing Felony Arson Charge Play Video

  April 11, 2012 12:36 PM

  MCALLEN - Police charged two teenagers with felony arson in connection with a fire at a vacant office building. The blaze started at the Old Reynolds Steel office building in McAllen around 8 p.m. Tuesday. That's located near 29th Street and Wisteria. Police blocked off 29th Street between... more »

• No Possible Charges For Controlled Burn Play Video

  April 6, 2012 11:32 PM

  PROGRESO - The farmers responsible for a controlled burn that got out of control on Friday will not face any charges. The fire quickly spread due to high winds. Smoke caused low visibility on Military Highway. But if a controlled burn gets out of control, the farmers can not... more »

• Tire Fire in Olmito Under Control Play Video

  March 22, 2012 4:05 PM

  OLMITO - Firefighters say the tire fire near Olmito is under control. They're working on putting out hot spots. Smoke from the flames could be seen in Brownsville. Hundreds of tires burned. Dry grass in the area was a concern as crews battled the blaze. We have a... more »

• Electrical Problems Blamed for House Fire Near Mercedes Play Video

  March 21, 2012 1:09 PM

  MERCEDES - Investigators say electrical problems caused a fire that destroyed a home southeast of Mercedes. Flames ripped through the house late yesterday afternoon. No one was hurt, but a woman who lived at the house was taken to the hospital for treatment. We're told she suffered an anxiety... more »

• Home Southeast of Mercedes Goes Up in Flames Play Video

  March 20, 2012 6:54 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - A home southeast of Mercedes went up in flames. Firefighters and sheriff's deputies are at the scene that's just north of Military Highway. The charred home is near the intersection of Mile 4 and FM 491. Sheriff's deputies have shut down a road to make way... more »

• Brownsville Investigators Say Weekend Fire Was Accidental Play Video

  March 19, 2012 4:36 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville fire investigators believe a weekend fire that left a family homeless was accidental. Isabel Enriquez came home Saturday to find her house on fire. She got a call from her husband about the blaze in north Brownsville. Fire investigators determined the fire started in the... more »

• La Feria Man Injured Battling Fire at His Home Play Video

  March 13, 2012 4:29 PM

  LA FERIA - A La Feria man is hospitalized with severe burns. He was injured while fighting a fire at his own home. Firefighters still don't know what sparked the flames in his home off Rabb Road Tuesday afternoon. The man took matters into his own hands before help... more »

• Firefighters Set Controlled Blaze in State Wetland Play Video

  March 5, 2012 6:59 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Flames shot nearly 20 feet high near a Brownsville neighborhood. Several acres were scorched, and nearby homes were put on watch as a result of the fire that was deliberately set. Thad Herzberger with U.S. Fish and Wildlife helped set the fire. He did it to protect... more »

• Port Isabel Family Loses Home In Overnight Fire

  March 4, 2012 10:17 AM

  PORT ISABEL - A Port Isabel family lost their home in an overnight fire. The fire broke out after 10 p.m. at the Port Isabel Marina and RV Park on Highway 100. Port Isabel Police Chief Walle Gonzalez told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the family lost everything in the fire.... more »

• Firefighters Put Out Blaze at Abandoned Home in Alamo Play Video

  March 1, 2012 1:10 PM

  ALAMO - Alamo fire investigators are trying to figure out what caused an abandoned home near the intersection of Birch and Ninth Street to go up in flames. Crews managed to keep most of the damage to the second story of the house. No word if anyone was hurt.... more »

• Authorities Investigating Edinburg Home That Went Up in Flames Play Video

  February 28, 2012 12:55 PM

  EDINBURG - The Hidalgo County fire marshal is investigating a home that went up in flames early Tuesday morning. Ten fire trucks responded to the fire on the corner of Valverde and Canton in Edinburg. It took crews about 15 minutes to get it under control Edinburg fire... more »

• Brownsville Family Homeless After Fire Play Video

  February 23, 2012 4:41 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A Brownsville family is homeless after a suspicious house fire Wednesday. It's believed a blaze started in the living room area at the home on Boca Chica Boulevard. Firefighters were able to put it after several minutes. Inside, there was a smoke and fire damage to the... more »

• La Joya Firefighter Faces Blaze Alone Play Video

  February 21, 2012 7:08 PM

  LA JOYA - A La Joya firefighter was forced to battle a blaze alone when he arrived to a burning house all by himself. He didn't have a chance to call for help. He was left to battle the blaze for 15 minutes before help would arrive. One... more »

• Man Helps Save 2 People From Burning Vehicle Play Video

  February 21, 2012 7:07 PM

  EL RANCHITO - A law enforcement officer is being called a hero after a daring rescue at a Lower Valley gas station. The Cameron County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating how the vehicle caught on fire Saturday night in El Ranchito. Two residents pulled up to a Stripes on... more »

• Combes Woman Loses Home in Fire Amid Confusion About Address Play Video

  February 14, 2012 7:05 PM

  COMBES - A Lower Valley woman is searching for answers. She lost her home in a fire and didn't know what address to give to emergency responders. She was only in the home a few weeks. She says when the fire broke out, panic set in. "It was... more »

• Fire Investigators Looking Into Brownsville Nightclub Blaze Play Video

  February 10, 2012 4:40 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Fire investigators continue looking into a suspicious fire at the Bora-Bora Lounge in downtown Brownsville. Investigators say late Wednesday night someone set fire to an exit door in the back alley of the nightclub. Fire Chief Lenny Perez says investigators don't have many leads to go on.... more »

• Family Left to Pick Up Pieces After Fire Destroys Home in Combes Play Video

  February 8, 2012 6:56 PM

  COMBES - The Cameron County fire marshal dug through the rubble to find out what caused a blaze that cost one family in Combes everything. The fire started in a bedroom. The fire marshal says he is still trying to figure out exactly how it started. A woman and... more »

• Firefighters Putting Out Hot Spots at Combes House Fire Play Video

  February 8, 2012 4:36 PM

  COMBES - Fire crews are putting out hot spots in Cameron County. They've been battling a blaze at a home in Combes. The fire at the yellow one-story home on 107 near Business 77 in Combes is now out. Crews are working to put out hot spots. There are... more »

• Warehouse Fire Near Rio Hondo Presented Challenges for Firefighters Play Video

  February 8, 2012 1:00 PM

  RIO HONDO - Investigators say a warehouse fire may have been caused by nearby workers. Arson has not been ruled out. Investigators say workers were using torches on the land when the fire started. All the debris on the ground, including paint cans and various other containers, is considered... more »

• Firefighters Put Out Blaze at Port of Brownsville Play Video

  February 7, 2012 8:16 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A fire aboard a ship at the Port of Brownsville took firefighters about three hours to get under control. Firefighters spent three hours at the Port of Brownsville dealing with a fire at a ship recycling business called All Star Metals. Workers were removing scrap metal from a... more »

• Firefighters Battling Blaze at Port of Brownsville Play Video

  February 7, 2012 5:39 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Firefighters are at the scene of a blaze at the Port of Brownsville. The fire started Tuesday afternoon. Several fire crews are working to get the fire under control. We have not heard of any injuries at this time. We're told the fire is actually on... more »

• Man Says He Can't Sleep in His Home Because of Warehouse Fire Play Video

  February 6, 2012 6:36 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - A major mess in Cameron County, an untold number of gallons of paint spilled in a property where a warehouse burned last week. People want to know if their health is at risk. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is investigating the property owner for a... more »

• Property Owner in Warehouse Fire Under Investigation for 3rd Time Play Video

  February 6, 2012 5:47 PM

  RIO HONDO - A Cameron County property owner is under investigation by the state for a third time. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is investigating William Templeton and his property near Rio Hondo where a warehouse was destroyed in a fire last Friday. It took firefighters two days... more »

• Man Alerts Brownsville Family to Burning Home Play Video

  February 6, 2012 4:35 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A Brownsville family is picking up the pieces Monday after an overnight fire. Brownsville fire investigators are calling it an accidental fire. A family of seven escaped with only the clothes on their backs. The Perez family came to look at the house in central Brownsville.... more »

• Residents Not Surprised by Warehouse Fire Play Video

  February 3, 2012 6:42 PM

  RIO HONDO - Families will soon be returning to their homes after an early Friday afternoon warehouse fire threatened their homes. The area is about five miles east of Rio Hondo. County Road 106 is now back open. The warehouse consumed by flames is gone. We don't know what... more »

• Resident Worried Rural Cameron County Home Not Protected From Fire Play Video

  February 3, 2012 5:44 PM

  RIO HONDO - Firefighters near Rio Hondo are working to put out what's left of a massive warehouse fire. Crews are still on scene just east of Rio Hondo on Friday afternoon, which means road closures if you're driving near this part of Cameron County. A stretch of FM... more »

• Firefighters Battling Warehouse Blaze Near Rio Hondo Play Video

  February 3, 2012 4:32 PM

  RIO HONDO - Firefighters are battling a blaze at a warehouse between Rio Hondo and Arroyo City on County Road 106. Smoke can be seen spilling over the roadway into homes. The flames started around noon Friday. The fire still isn't under control as of 4 p.m. Friday. Firefighters... more »

• Crews Battling Fire East of Rio Hondo Play Video

  February 3, 2012 2:51 PM

  RIO HONDO - Fire crews from multiple cities are responding to a warehouse fire between Rio Hondo and Arroyo City. The fire forced the closure of a section of County Road 106. Los Fresnos CISD officials say they're prepared and ready to evacuate students from Las Yescas Elementary if... more »

• Construction Company Owner Says He's Out Thousands of Dollars Because of Fires Play Video

  January 27, 2012 6:54 PM

  Days after a suspicious fire, the owner of a Valley construction company says he's hoping someone can help investigators solve the crime. Martin Villanueva says he's built dreams here in the Valley for more than 20 years. He owns Villanueva Construction. This week, his company took a hit. "No,... more »

• Authorities Interviewing Suspect in Grass Fire Outside Rio Hondo Play Video

  January 26, 2012 1:02 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - Cameron County authorities are interviewing a suspect in connection with a grass fire that came dangerously close to some homes. The flames could be seen for miles just outside Rio Hondo. The fire started about 6 p.m. on San Fernando Road Wednesday. Several fire departments helped... more »

• Woman Given Two Years Probation in McAllen Apartment Fire Play Video

  January 26, 2012 1:01 PM

  MCALLEN - The woman behind a massive apartment fire in McAllen will not serve any jail time. A judge sentenced her to probation. The fire left more than a 100 people homeless. Shannon Marie Mills pleaded guilty to two counts of deadly conduct. Both of those charges are class... more »

• Mission Authorities Investigating Fire at Home Under Construction

  January 25, 2012 4:45 PM

  MISSION - Mission investigators are trying to find out who set fire to a home under construction overnight. Nothing is left of the site on Bryan Road and 28th Street. Authorities believe someone snuck into the house sometime after 1 Wednesday morning and set fire to the house. Investigators... more »

• Brownsville Fire Chief Says Department to Inspect Downtown Businesses After Blaze Play Video

  January 24, 2012 6:33 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A building fire in downtown Brownsville is being called accidental, but the building hasn't met fire code standards in years. The building hadn't been inspected in at least three years. Lupita Esparza has worked at the downtown jewelry store for about five years. She put a filing... more »

• San Juan Firefighters Put Out Palm Tree Fires Play Video

  January 24, 2012 5:28 PM

  SAN JUAN - San Juan firefighters are working a scene after several palm trees burst into flames. Several palm trees have burned, and several others are on fire on Stewart and Highline in San Juan at a palm tree farm. High winds are causing problems for firefighters. At... more »

• Investigators Say Blaze in Downtown Brownsville Was Accidental Play Video

  January 24, 2012 4:40 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Investigators in Brownsville think they know what caused a downtown building to go up in flames. Fire investigators say it was an accidental fire. They believe the business workers at the location are to blame. Firefighters were called to a gold and silver buying business near... more »

• House Fire in Weslaco Ruled an Accident Play Video

  January 23, 2012 12:56 PM

  WESLACO - The Hidalgo County fire marshal has ruled a house fire in Weslaco an accident. The fire broke out at a home north of Weslaco near Mile 11 and Mile 4 1/2. There were three buildings on the property. Authorities say the home where the fire started was... more »

• Alamo Fire Chief Warns Household Cleaning Supplies Can Spark a Fire Play Video

  January 19, 2012 6:33 PM

  ALAMO - A chemical fire in Alamo cost one Valley business everything. That blaze now has the fire chief speaking out about the dangers. The damage is only visible on the inside. Haro's Meat Market has been on the corner of Tower and the expressway for several years. Wednesday... more »

• Brownsville Firefighters Say Overnight Blaze Is Suspicious Play Video

  January 17, 2012 4:34 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville firefighters are calling an overnight blaze suspicious. Crews rushed to the scene on the 100 block of Augusta Drive at about 3 Tuesday morning. Nothing is left of the home that sat vacant at the time of the fire. Nobody was injured in the blaze. ... more »

• Brownsville Fire Officials Investigating Blaze at Abandoned House Play Video

  January 13, 2012 7:01 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville fire officials are trying to get to the bottom of a suspicious fire. Some juveniles were seen running away from the fire. The abandoned home was a problem for neighbors. The flames, the smoke, Griselda Martinez remembers it all. She has heard teens were seen running... more »

• Port Isabel Family Loses Trailer in Blaze Play Video

  January 13, 2012 12:57 PM

  PORT ISABEL - A Lower Valley family is homeless after a fire destroyed their trailer. The family of three escaped with only the clothes on their backs. Now they are trying to find a place to stay. Firefighters came to the Port Isabel Park Center mobile home complex at... more »

• Red Cross to Assist Las Milpas Fire Play Video

  January 11, 2012 12:57 PM

  LAS MILPAS - A Las Milpas family is trying to pick up the pieces after a fire destroyed their home Tuesday. One woman was injured in the fire. Pharr's assistant fire chief says the Red Cross will step in Wednesday to help the family of 11. The mother... more »

• At Least 20 Apartment Residents Might Have to Find Somewhere to Stay Play Video

  January 10, 2012 6:30 PM

  MCALLEN - At least 20 people are evacuated from a McAllen apartment complex because of an afternoon fire. The fire started around 3:30 Tuesday afternoon at the El Camino Real Apartments at 16th and Tamarack in McAllen. Firefighters say it started in the bedroom closet of a corner unit... more »

• Las Milpas Family Looking for Somewhere to Stay After Fire Play Video

  January 10, 2012 6:30 PM

  LAS MILPAS - A house was destroyed by fire in Las Milpas Tuesday, but the nearly a dozen people inside managed to get out. At least one person was injured. The person who was burned is headed to the burn center in San Antonio. She's the mother of the... more »

• Las Milpas Family Loses Home to Fire Play Video

  January 10, 2012 5:30 PM

  LAS MILPAS - A house fire in Las Milpas on Tuesday forced several people from their home. One person inside the house suffered severe burns in the blaze. She suffered burns to her face and hands and will be taken to a burn unit in San Antonio, according to... more »

• Boys Accused in Progreso Arson Out of Juvenile Detention Play Video

  January 10, 2012 12:44 PM

  PROGRESO - The two boys suspected of setting an abandoned home in Progreso on fire are out of juvenile detention. Progreso police say the 12- and 13-year-old boys threw fireworks into an abandoned house and set it on fire. A judge released the boys back to their mothers Monday... more »

• Police Arrest 12-year-old, 13-year-old in Progreso Arson Play Video

  January 9, 2012 7:08 PM

  PROGRESO - A fire started in Progreso at 4 in the afternoon Jan. 2. Police arrested Sunday night 12- and 13-year-old boys for starting it. They say it's the biggest arson case involving children so young. The flames were moving fast. "My wife came and said, ‘Get up,... more »

• Cameron County Fire Marshal Being Kept Busy With Investigations Play Video

  January 9, 2012 6:31 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - This is the peak season for brush and wild fires. In addition to any new fires, county crews already have a lot of open investigations on others. Much of the state is so dry it's unsafe to burn. Fires can quickly get out of hand. Investigators... more »

• Edinburg Family Loses Pet in Fire Play Video

  January 9, 2012 12:58 PM

  EDINBURG - An Edinburg family lost their pet after a fire sparked up inside their garage. It happened at a home on Uresti Road around 7:30 Monday morning. The homeowners say they believe a small heater inside the garage may have started the fire. The heater was being used... more »

• Straw Roof Catches Fire at Schlitterbahn Play Video

  January 3, 2012 7:55 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND - A straw roof caught fire at about 5 p.m. at Schlitterbahn water park on South Padre Island. It took fire fighters about an hour to put out the flames. Police say they believe the fire may have been electrical. No one was hurt. more »

• Investigators Say Cause of Donna Fire Undetermined Play Video

  January 3, 2012 1:53 PM

  DONNA - Investigators say they'll never know the cause of a fire that destroyed a house in Donna. Investigators say the home was so badly damaged, they have had to rule the cause as undetermined. Hidalgo County fire investigators say the home is a total loss. There was... more »

• Mercedes Woman Says She Has Hope for New Year After House Fire Play Video

  December 30, 2011 7:34 PM

  MERCEDES - Out of the ashes, a Mercedes woman continues to rebuild her life. A fire destroyed her childhood home just before Christmas. Maria Zuniga never expected such an outpouring of support. With all the help just a day before the new year, starting over feels possible. Rebirth,... more »

• Fire Breaks Out on Homeland Security Bus in Harlingen Play Video

  December 29, 2011 2:10 PM

  HARLINGEN - Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out on a Homeland Security bus. It happened this morning while the bus was traveling on Expressway 83 near the Ed Carey Drive exit in Harlingen. No word if any passengers were on board or what caused the fire.... more »

• Blaze at Linn-San Manuel Fire Department Ruled Accidental Play Video

  December 23, 2011 7:31 PM

  LINN-SAN MANUEL - State fire investigators rule a fire that destroyed the Linn-San Manuel volunteer fire department accidental. The fire marshal's investigation ruling will help firefighters move forward. They won't let the cruel irony of what happened get in the way of serving. "It was so heartbreaking. I... more »

• Man Forced to Rebuild After Car Crashes Into Business Play Video

  December 22, 2011 7:38 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville police want to find the driver they say plowed through a business and then left the scene. Alfredo Diaz was asleep in his office when the accident happened. "I guess I'm still kind of letting it all settle in," says Diaz. Alfredo Diaz is... more »

• Car Causes Fire After Crashing into Brownsville Business Play Video

  December 22, 2011 6:29 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A Brownsville business owner is picking up the pieces after a car crashes into his building overnight. Police are on the lookout for the driver. They say the person crashed into a building and started a fire. The accident happened shortly before 4 a.m. Thursday near the... more »