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• Edinburg House Fire Under Investigation Play Video

  May 22, 2013 10:24 AM

  EDINBURG - Investigators are looking for the cause of a house fire in north Edinburg. It happened on the 1900 block of Evaristo Lane around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Edinburg Fire Chief Shawn Snyder told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the one-bedroom home was occupied but didn't have electrical service. He... more »

• Massive Blaze Destroys Home in Rio Grande City Play Video

  May 20, 2013 8:11 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - Firefighters on Monday battled a massive blaze at a home in Rio Grande City. The fire happened just north of Highway 83 on Sauz Street. A 26-year-old resident of the home was injured when she went into the house to save the family pet. ... more »

• Barbeque Grill Ignites Grassfire Play Video

  May 18, 2013 9:18 PM

  ELSA - A family celebrating their new land purchase in Elsa accidentally sparked a grassfire Saturday afternoon. The grassfire started on Mile 17 ½ and Mile 6 Road. The family said the flames jumped from their fire pit to the grass. Nobody was injured. more »

• Arson Ruled Out in Cameron County Fire Play Video

  May 17, 2013 4:19 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - Fire officials have ruled out arson in the blaze at a gift shop east of Los Fresnos. The fire happened Thursday afternoon at Bob's World on Highway 100. Fire officials said the museum area of the structure sustained heavy smoke damage. Fire officials said display... more »

• Small Fire Prompts Store Evacuation in San Juan Play Video

  May 9, 2013 4:24 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - A small fire at a refrigeration unit prompted the evacuation of the H-E-B Plus store in San Juan. Fire officials said the fire was small and was contained to the back of the store. It isn't clear if employees doused the blaze before fire crews arrived... more »

• 1 Airlifted to Hospital After Expressway Accident Play Video

  May 5, 2013 10:15 AM

  WESLACO - One person was airlifted to McAllen Medical Hospital after a tractor-trailer caught fire on the expressway. The fire happened around 5 a.m. and caused eastbound Expressway 83 to shut down between Midway Road and Airport Drive. Police on the scene said they feared the truck was going... more »

• Electrical Pole Caught Fire Outside High School Play Video

  April 24, 2013 1:02 PM

  PALMVIEW - An electrical pole caught on fire outside Palmview High School this morning. The fire chief said dust mixed with drizzle on the power lines and caused the fire. The CHANNEL 5 NEWS crew was kept away from the scene, due to downed power lines. A La Joya... more »

• 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 »

• Official: Explosion a Reminder of Dangers Firefighters Face Play Video

  April 19, 2013 4:11 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - Edinburg Fire Department Chief Shawn Snider says the explosion at a fertilizer plant in West serves as a reminder of the dangers firefighters face everyday. He said it is important for firefighters to be familiar with industrial facilities in the area. "There are some times... more »

• Edinburg Firefighters Battle Pole Fires Play Video

  April 17, 2013 7:17 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - Edinburg firefighters have been busy putting out electrical pole fires, city officials said. Fire officials said there were 17 electrical pole fires on Wednesday. They expect the fires to keep flaring up into the night. "Over time, dryness and all this wind (cause) the power... more »

• Brownsville Fire Under Investigation Play Video

  April 15, 2013 9:05 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Fire officials are investigating a fire at a downtown Brownsville house. The blaze happened in the 700 block of East St. Francis Street. Witnesses said the fire started under the house. Fire investigators are trying to determine what started the blaze. They said the house had... more »

• Hundreds of Pets Killed During House Fire Play Video

  April 14, 2013 10:29 PM

  PHARR - Saturday afternoon fire crews worked to put out a blaze that claimed the lives of more than 300 family pets. The fire started in a home on the 800 block of East Cortez Street in Pharr. Fire officials tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS the home is a complete... more »

• Large Brush Fire Contained in Edinburg Play Video

  April 12, 2013 4:06 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - Fire officials are trying to determine what sparked a fire in Edinburg Friday afternoon. Five fire trucks were dispatched to the site east of Highway 281 and south of Freddy Gonzalez Road to battle the blaze. Firefighters kept the flames from spreading to nearby homes.... more »

• Grass Fire in Edinburg Play Video

  April 12, 2013 12:52 PM

  EDINBURG - Firefighters are at the scene of a grass fire in Edinburg. Crews appear to have it under control. The scene is just east of Highway 281 and south of Freddy Gonzalez. Firefighters were able to stop the blaze from spreading to homes in the area. We have... more »

• Overnight Mobile Home Fire Called Suspicious Play Video

  April 11, 2013 1:16 PM

  EDINBURG - The Edinburg fire chief is calling an overnight house fire suspicious. Fire Chief Shawn Snider said they we're called to a mobile home on the 2000 block of Jasmine Street and Iowa Road around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. Snider said no one was home when they arrived. The cause... more »

• More Wildfires Expected During Summer Play Video

  April 2, 2013 7:41 PM

  EDINBURG - Dry conditions will make for a blaze-prone summer, fire officials said. Edinburg Fire Chief Shawn Snider said the potential for wildfires is high. Those fires would spread quickly he said. "Just the fact that a small fire can get very big in a short period of... more »

• Crews Battle Grass Fire

  March 30, 2013 6:44 PM

  WESLACO - Crews battled a grass fire in Weslaco that burned for more than four hours. The fire burned feet away from homes in a gated community, near FM 1015 off Mile 4 West. But Fire Chief Santiago Cuellar told CHANNEL 5 NEWS no homes were in danger, because... more »

• Dive Crew Plays Crucial Role in Recovery Effort

  March 28, 2013 8:12 PM

  McALLEN - A Mission Fire Department dive crew spent Thursday trolling a canal where a 7-year-old boy drowned Wednesday. The crew used sonar to search for John Perri. Officials said John fell into the Edinburg Main Canal near Trenton Road before 7 p.m. Wednesday. Fire officials said John was... more »

• Electrical Cord Blamed for Fire in McAllen Play Video

  March 25, 2013 4:22 PM

  McALLEN - A faulty electrical cord sparked a fire that destroyed a home in McAllen, fire officials said. The blaze happened in the 400 block of East Bluebird Avenue. McAllen Fire Marshal Juan Salinas said a radio cord caused the fire. "If you can disconnect, disconnect all the... more »

• Homeowners Notified Hours After Fire Play Video

  March 24, 2013 9:05 PM

  MCALLEN - Fire investigators in McAllen are expected to release more details about a weekend blaze soon. McAllen Fire Chief Rafael Balderas told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the fire started early Sunday morning at the 400 block of East Bluebird Avenue. Neighbors called 911, after they saw smoke and flames.... more »

• No Word on Cause of Fire at Mexico Warehouse Play Video

  March 22, 2013 10:25 PM

  MEXICO CITY- A huge fire consumed a paper warehouse in Mexico Friday night. Firefighter remained on scene throughout the evening. No word on what caused the blaze. No injures have been reported. more »

• Big Rig Burns Near San Manuel Play Video

  March 22, 2013 4:16 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - A big rig burned Friday on Highway 281 near San Manuel, officials said. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Johnny Hernandez said the truck slammed into a parked SUV on the side of the road. There was no one in the SUV and the truck... more »

• Weslaco Fire Leads to School Evacuation Play Video

  March 21, 2013 1:21 PM

  WESLACO - A forklift fire led to the evacuation of an alternative school in Weslaco. The fire happened this morning inside a warehouse filled with chemicals. Crews quickly rolled into the Fidelity Bonded warehouse on the 800 block of East Expressway this morning. Students from the alternative education school... more »

• Strangers Rescue Elderly Man From Burning Home

  March 20, 2013 8:04 PM

  MERCEDES - Three Good Samaritans on Wednesday saved a man from a burning home in Mercedes. The men pulled the victim from the raging inferno before the house was destroyed. "The flames were coming out of the rear of the house. I was very anxious, I began screaming... 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 »

• Blaze Destroys Donna Mobile Home Play Video

  March 20, 2013 1:04 PM

  DONNA - Fire officials are investigating a blaze that destroyed a mobile home north of Donna. It happened earlier today near Val Verde and Nolana. The flames were so intense the frame of the home buckled in half. We're told two dogs inside the home died in the blaze.... more »

• Edinburg Fire Department on Edge after Multiple Blazes Play Video

  March 14, 2013 4:30 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - The drought affecting the Rio Grande Valley is creating a burden for local fire departments. "All of our firefighters are human beings. They've been told that they need to take one fire at a time, take it step-by-step, don't put themselves in a position where they're... more »

• Donna Family Escaped House Fire Play Video

  March 13, 2013 1:03 PM

  DONNA - A fire destroyed a home in Donna. A woman and her four children were able to escape the blaze. "We're very fortunate that this fire did not take any lives as the family was home. We did make a very good exit, so we're very fortunate in... more »

• Brownsville Fire Under Investigation Play Video

  March 12, 2013 1:00 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Fire investigators suspect vagrants may be responsible for a fire in Brownsville. It happened at a home near the Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport yesterday. It took firefighters about a half an hour to get the fire under control. Investigators haven't ruled out arson. But we're... more »

• Overnight Fire Burns Familys Dream Play Video

  March 10, 2013 10:40 PM

  ALAMO - A family's newly purchased home catches fire overnight. The family just moved into the neighborhood off Cortez Drive and Minnesota Road. The family, too upset to speak on camera, told CHANNEL 5 NEWS they had already moved in all their belongings and memories. They say they were waiting... more »

• Family Hopes to Rebuild After Fire in Progreso Play Video

  March 6, 2013 8:25 PM

  PROGRESO - A family is cleaning up after a fire destroyed their home over the weekend in Progreso. Only a charred shell remains of the structure Osadalia Aguilera called home. "I was shocked. ... I just thought about it. Seven years of hard work for me to build... more »

• Family Loses Everything to Fire Play Video

  March 5, 2013 7:59 PM

  ALTON - A fire on Tuesday reduced a mobile home in Alton to a pile of rubble. Firefighters said the strong winds fanned the flames out of control before they could douse the inferno. The home's residents said the blaze burned everything they owned. "We rushed here from... more »

• Fire Destroys Mobile Home Near Alton Play Video

  March 5, 2013 12:50 PM

  NEAR ALTON - Fire officials are investigating an early morning fire that destroyed a mobile home near Alton. It happened just south of 107 and Abram Road. The home completely burned to the ground. There's no word if anyone was hurt. Investigators are working to figure out what... more »

• Progreso Fire Under Investigation Play Video

  March 4, 2013 4:16 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - Fire officials are investigating a fire in Progreso. The blaze happened Saturday at a home in the 1000 block of Fresno Street. Firefighters with the Progreso and Weslaco fire departments doused the blaze before it spread to other houses. Fire crews also soaked neighboring houses... more »

• Investigators Return to Scene of Harlingen Weekend Fire Play Video

  March 4, 2013 12:33 PM

  HARLINGEN - Investigators are back at the scene of a weekend fire in Harlingen. They're deciding if arson can be ruled out. The fire happened at a home on East Austin Avenue early Sunday morning. Investigators said no one was home when the fire started. more »

• Neighbors Worry After Home Catches Fire a Second Time Play Video

  March 3, 2013 8:59 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A house fire is under investigation, neighbors say this is the second time firefighters respond to their neighbor's home. A fire destroyed a home on the 2400 block of Ringold Road Sunday morning. Neighbors worry after they were evacuated for precaution. Nadia Perez lives next door she... more »

• Water Shortage Impacts Fire Departments Play Video

  February 27, 2013 7:29 PM

  ALAMO - The dwindling water supply is forcing Rio Grande Valley firefighters to explore new ways to extinguish flames. Alamo Fire Chief Rolando Espinoza said his department will use heavy equipment in lieu of water when battling brush and grass fires. "I'm talking tractors, bulldozers ... stuff of... more »

• Grass Fire Rages South of Elsa Play Video

  February 27, 2013 4:07 PM

  WESLACO - Firefighters are working to douse a grass fire at Mile 13 ½ North and Mile 4 West roads south of Elsa. A shed in a backyard caught fire and the flames spread to the grassy area. Firefighters are trying to stop the inferno from moving north where... 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 »

• Recycling Plant Blaze a Challenge for Brownsville Firefighters Play Video

  February 25, 2013 7:49 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Firefighters used more than 4,000 gallons of water to douse a blaze at a recycling center Sunday in Brownsville. Fire officials said they had to use more than double the amount of water they use to put out a blaze. Fire crews had to return to Wilkinson... more »

• Man Allegedly Tried Fighting with Firefighters Play Video

  February 22, 2013 1:37 PM

  NORTH OF WESLACO - A morning fire north of Weslaco landed an Hidalgo County man in jail. An RV, near Mile 15 and FM 88, caught fire around 9 a.m. Deputies said the man who called 911 was angry at emergency crews' response time. He allegedly tried to fight... more »

• Electrical Problem Blamed for Fire at Church in Brownsville Play Video

  February 19, 2013 5:31 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A blaze at a Brownsville church over the weekend was caused by an electrical problem, fire officials said. The fire happened Saturday afternoon at the Jehovah Witness Hall on California Road. The fire caused extensive smoke damage to the building. No injuries were reported. more »

• McAllen Firefighters Travel to Bryan to Honor Fallen Colleagues Play Video

  February 19, 2013 5:27 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - McAllen firefighters will travel hundreds of miles to honor two colleagues who lost their lives in the line of duty. Bryan Fire Department firefighters Lt. Eric Wallace, 36, and Lt. Gregory Pickard, 54, died as a result of a blaze Friday at an empty Knights of... more »

• Fire Destroys Travel Trailer in La Feria Play Video

  February 18, 2013 10:20 PM

  LA FERIA - Fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a blaze that destroyed a travel trailer Monday in La Feria. The fire happened on Fourth Street off Solis Road. The Winter Texan couple who lived in the trailer was away having dinner with friends when the... more »

• Fire Hydrants Scarce in Rural Hidalgo County Play Video

  February 18, 2013 10:18 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - A fire at a home near Alamo on Monday served as a reminder about the need for more fire hydrants in the region, officials said. Alma Orozco said the fire at her home likely was caused by an overloaded extension cord. It didn't take long... more »

• Fire Marshal: Teens Responsible for Fire Play Video

  February 12, 2013 12:59 PM

  NEAR DONNA - The Hidalgo County fire marshal said two 14-year-olds admitted to burning down a travel trailer. The fire happened near Mile 10 and FM 493 Monday evening. The fire marshal told us the property owner doesn't want to press charges. He said the property owner worked... more »

• San Benito Fire under Investigation Play Video

  February 11, 2013 5:29 PM

  SAN BENITO - Two teenagers are under investigation after a fire damaged a home Friday in San Benito. Police said the teens were roasting marshmallows when strong winds spread the flames to a nearby house. The incident happened at Arroyo Estates. The Cameron County fire marshal is investigating... more »

• Victim of Pemex explosion dies, death toll at 38 Play Video

  February 9, 2013 9:22 AM

  MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico's federal Health Department says another person injured by last week's explosion at the headquarters of the country's state-owned oil company has died, raising the death toll to 38. A statement issued Friday says 19 people remain hospitalized, two of them in critical condition. The Jan.... more »

• Fire at McAllen structure being called suspicious Play Video

  February 9, 2013 9:19 AM

  MCALLEN - Fire officials are calling an early Saturday morning fire at a warehouse suspicious. The building is located near 27th St. and Durango Ave. The McAllen Interim Fire Chief, Rafael Balderas tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS a burglary alarm went off around 2:50 AM and at 4:53 the fire... more »

• Fire Reveals Lack of Fire Hydrants at Flea Market Play Video

  January 28, 2013 8:11 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - A fire at a flea market in Alamo Sunday has raised questions about the availability of fire-suppression resources in newly annexed areas. Fire investigators ruled out arson in the blaze that destroyed at least two vendor stands in the Market Place Flea Market in Alamo. The... more »

• Weslaco Family Homeless after Early Morning Fire Play Video

  January 28, 2013 1:03 PM

  WESLACO - A family of nine escaped an early morning fire in Weslaco. It happened near Mile 13 ½ and Mile 4. Flames destroyed the double wide trailer. Weslaco Emergency Management Coordinator George Garrett said the cause of the fire is still under investigation. But he added weather... 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 »

• Students Raise Money for Family in Need Play Video

  January 26, 2013 10:57 PM

  DONNA - Students raise money to help fellow classmate's family who lost their home in a fire. 18-year-old Darien Hernandez and his family lost their home on January 17th to a fire. Hernandez is a football player for the Donna High School Redskins and a member of the school's AVID... more »

• Alton Family Loses Everything in Blaze Play Video

  January 17, 2013 5:26 PM

  ALTON - A family of seven has been left homeless after a blaze razed their home Wednesday in Alton. Officials said no one was home at noon when the fire happened. Neighbors said high winds helped fan the flames. The family said they have nothing left. The Red... more »

• Linn-San Manuel Fire Department Resumes Operations Play Video

  January 15, 2013 8:25 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - The Linn-San Manuel Volunteer Fire Department is back on duty. Hidalgo County authorized the department to resume operations effective Tuesday. The department was sidelined in December when county officials and firefighters failed to reach an agreement on new guidelines. A series of investigations into... 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 »

• Fire Damages Home in Los Fresnos Play Video

  January 9, 2013 5:20 PM

  LOS FRESNOS - A gas leak caused a fire at a home Tuesday night near Los Fresnos High School, fire officials said. Firefighters arrived to find the kitchen engulfed in flames, officials said. Firefighters doused the blaze before it spread to the rest of the house. "Fortunately, nobody... more »

• Linn-San Manuel Fire Department Reinstated Play Video

  January 8, 2013 10:35 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - The Linn-San Manuel Fire Department will resume operations next week. Hidalgo County commissioners on Tuesday voted in favor of reinstating the department. The department was suspended last month after a series of investigations into its finances and an arson at its fire station in Dec. 2011.... more »

• Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges after Fire Play Video

  January 7, 2013 5:12 PM

  SANTA ROSA - A man is facing attempted murder charges after he locked his ex-girlfriend in her car before setting it on fire, police said. The incident happened Sunday night in Santa Rosa. The suspect doused the car with gasoline before setting it ablaze, police said. The woman escaped... 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 »

• Fire Near International Bridge Play Video

  January 6, 2013 10:38 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - Two semi-trailer are destroyed after they caught on fire near the International Bridge. The fire started Saturday morning; Rio Grande City firefighters responded. Both trucks suffered severe damage, one was completely destroyed. The semi-trailers were carrying large recycled boxes. Nobody was injured. more »

• Investigation Continues into Mission Brush Fire Play Video

  January 4, 2013 4:34 PM

  MISSION - Fire investigators continue trying to determine the cause of a brush fire Thursday near Conway Avenue and Expressway 83 in Mission. Investigators said the fire was deliberately set. Firefighters had a difficult time extinguishing the blaze because of the accelerants used, officials said. Fire officials said... more »

• Brush Fire in Mission Ruled Arson Play Video

  January 3, 2013 10:32 PM

  MISSION - Fire officials said a brush fire near Conway Avenue and Expressway 83 in Mission was deliberately set. Firefighters had a difficult time extinguishing the blaze because of the accelerants used, officials said. Fire officials said nothing they used would douse the flames. "When we got here... more »

• Officials End Investigation into Deadly Hargill Fire Play Video

  January 3, 2013 4:47 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - Fire officials finished their investigation into a fire that claimed the lives of three children in Hargill. Hidalgo County fire investigators could not pinpoint the exact cause of the fire, but ruled out arson. They said the cause of the blaze was deemed undetermined. The... more »

• Lax Building Codes a Problem in Rural Hidalgo County Play Video

  January 2, 2013 7:36 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - A deadly fire in Hargill has brought to light the lack of building codes in Hidalgo County. Shoddy electrical work is common in rural areas of the county, and residents often split one electrical hookup to two homes. "I know it wasn't safe, but you... more »

• Official: Mobile Homes Offer Little Protection from Fires Play Video

  December 31, 2012 7:10 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - A fire spread quickly through two mobile homes Sunday killing three children in Hargill. Charred cinderblocks and twisted pieces of metal were the only remnants from the fire. "They had 4 to 5 minutes to get there, and it probably took 15 to 20 because... more »

• Blaze Leaves Starr County Family Homeless Play Video

  December 31, 2012 5:35 PM

  STARR COUNTY - A blaze at a home in San Isidro left a family homeless, fire officials said. The Thursday night fire destroyed the house and everything the family owned, officials said. No one was injured in the blaze. The family did not have insurance, officials said. They... more »

• Weslaco Fire Ruled Arson Play Video

  December 31, 2012 4:36 PM

  WESLACO - Weslaco fire officials are asking for help in solving a fire that destroyed a home under construction. The blaze happened at about 4 a.m. Thursday at 2509 Flushy Meadows. The house was engulfed in flames by the time firefighters arrived, officials said. Officials now say the fire... more »

• Electrical Problem Blamed for Deadly Blaze in Hargill Play Video

  December 31, 2012 4:32 PM

  HARGILL (AP) - A preliminary investigation into a blaze that killed three children in a mobile home revealed that the fire likely was caused by an electrical problem, Hidalgo County officials said. Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino on Monday said that investigators found no evidence of accelerants that would... more »

• Morning Fire in Progreso Under Investigation Play Video

  December 31, 2012 1:08 PM

  PROGRESO - The Hidalgo County Fire Marshal's Office is busy looking into a morning fire in Progreso. Flames tore through a home just off of Business 1015. Emergency Management Coordinator George Garrett tells us fire crews responded to the scene just after 5 a.m. They managed to put... more »

• Blaze Destroys Home under Construction in Weslaco Play Video

  December 28, 2012 4:12 PM

  WESLACO - Fire officials continue their investigation into a fire that destroyed a home Thursday in Weslaco. Investigators said the blaze may have been intentionally set. The home was under construction, officials said. The structure was vacant when the fire started. more »

• McAllen House Fire under Investigation Play Video

  December 28, 2012 4:09 PM

  McALLEN - Fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a blaze at an abandoned home in McAllen. The fire happened around 12 p.m. Friday near Ebony and North 16th streets. Firefighters doused the blaze before it spread to the entire house. Fire officials said only the... more »

• Firefighters Douse Blaze in Brownsville Play Video

  December 27, 2012 10:21 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Fire investigators are trying to determine what caused a fire in the Southmost section of Brownsville. Firefighters said the fire started in a trash can and then spread to the home on the 2800 block of East 32nd Street. Brownsville Fire Chief Lenny Perez said the... more »

• Man Loses Home, Dogs to Fire Play Video

  December 27, 2012 10:04 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - A man has been left out in the cold after a blaze gutted his home and killed his four dogs Thursday in Elsa. Dion Okdie is on disability, and his home and dogs were all he had. He walked away only with the clothes on his... more »

• Investigation Continues into Brownsville Arsons Play Video

  December 27, 2012 7:16 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Police arrested two teenagers in connection with several arsons in Brownsville. Fire officials said they have three open arson cases. A fourth blaze has been deemed suspicious. "We're reaching out to make sure we don't leave any holes unplugged, so we can make sure we can... more »

• Crews Respond to House Fire in Weslaco

  December 27, 2012 8:53 AM

  WESLACO - Firefighters responded to a morning house fire in Weslaco. It happened on the 2400 block of Flushing Meadows around 4 a.m. A CHANNEL 5 NEWS viewer sent video of the blaze. Weslaco Fire Chief Jimmy Cuellar said no one was home at the time. We learned the... more »

• Cameron County Investigates Arsons Play Video

  December 26, 2012 7:13 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - Fire officials are investigating a rash of fires across Cameron County. Firefighters have been dispatched to seven blazes in six days. Officials said some of those blazes may have been intentionally set. "Since Friday we've had approximately seven fires out in the county," Cameron County... more »

• Kitchen Equipment Blamed for Blaze at Brownsville Store Play Video

  December 26, 2012 4:10 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Fire investigators said kitchen equipment may have sparked an early Christmas Day blaze at the Michoacana Meat Market in Brownsville. The fire caused extensive damage to the store on Price Road, officials said. The fire started at about 2 a.m., fire investigators said. They said the... 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 »

• Family Starting a New Beginning After Fire Play Video

  December 23, 2012 9:49 PM

  San Benito - The place a family called home is gone after a fire destroys everything. The family is looking towards a new beginning. Rosa Cerda a mother of six says everything is gone; they have counted the little they have left and are looking for a new beginning. ... more »

• Family Homeless for the Holidays Play Video

  December 22, 2012 10:41 PM

  SAN BENITO - Fire leaves family homeless near the holidays. A fire destroys a mobile home in San Benito leaving a family homeless. The Red Cross has put the family in a hotel for the night. The family is still figuring out what to do next. The... more »

• Woman Heeds Fire Chief's Warning Play Video

  December 20, 2012 7:37 PM

  EDINBURG - A woman says a warning from the Edinburg fire chief saved her family. The woman tried to rush back into her burning home to save her pets, but she remembered the words, "Once you are out, stay out." Edinburg Fire Chief Shawn Snider said those words... more »

• Grass Fire Destroys Abandoned Home in Donna Play Video

  December 20, 2012 4:03 PM

  DONNA - Firefighters from several cities were called to help douse a raging grass fire that spread to an abandoned home in Donna. The blaze happened at about 2 p.m. Thursday. Neighbors used garden hoses to keep flames from spreading to their properties. Fire officials said the damage... more »

• Apartment Complex Fire Under Investigation Play Video

  December 20, 2012 1:19 PM

  PORT ISABEL - A fire at a Port Isabel apartment complex is under investigation. It happened along Garcia Street and Washington, around 8:30 a.m. The Port Isabel fire marshal said the blaze started outside the building, and strong winds spread the flames to the second floor. Investigators are looking... more »

• Officials Investigate Fire in Brownsville Play Video

  December 19, 2012 4:23 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Fire officials are asking for help in solving a fire at a building under renovation. The blaze erupted at a building across from St. Thomas Catholic Church Monday night on Jefferson Street near downtown Brownsville. Firefighters asked nearby residents to leave their homes and stay away... more »

• Blaze Razes Abandoned Building in Brownsville Play Video

  December 18, 2012 5:40 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Investigators are sifting through the rubble of an abandoned building razed by a raging fire Monday night in Brownsville. Nearby residents said they are happy firefighters doused the blaze before it spread to their homes on Jefferson Street. The charred building was being renovated, officials said. It... more »

• Officials Investigate Fire in Brownsville Play Video

  December 18, 2012 4:15 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Fire officials are trying to determine what sparked a blaze that razed a building Monday night near downtown Brownsville. The fire happened across from St. Thomas Catholic Church on East Jefferson Street. Firefighters had to evacuate people from homes near the abandoned building. The building... more »

• Tractor-Trailer Bursts into Flames after Crash Play Video

  December 17, 2012 10:23 PM

  McALLEN - An 18-wheeler burst into flames after colliding with a van Monday night on 23rd Street in McAllen. McAllen interim Fire Chief Rafael Balderas said the street was closed from Heron to Nightingale streets while crews cleared the accident scene. The accident happened just before 8 p.m.... more »

• Blaze Leaves Family Homeless in Edinburg Play Video

  December 17, 2012 4:31 PM

  EDINBURG - Fire investigators are sifting through the ashes at a home in Edinburg where a blaze destroyed the attic and back porch. The blaze happened on the 900 block of Bass Blvd. Edinburg Fire Chief Shawn Snider said the fire started in the back-porch area. "The probable... more »

• Heater Sparks House Blaze Play Video

  December 13, 2012 10:06 PM

  WESLACO - A bad decision almost cost a family their home, fire officials said. Weslaco Fire Chief Santiago Cuellar said a pair of socks and a heater set a home ablaze. "We were at the table eating. I just heard a noise ... when I looked in the... more »

• Firefighters Douse Flames at Edinburg Home Play Video

  December 12, 2012 5:42 PM

  EDINBURG - Firefighters doused a blaze at a home Wednesday afternoon on the 600 block of Peter Street in Edinburg. No one was hurt in the blaze. A neighbor noticed the fire and called the fire department. A woman and her two children ran out of the house before... more »

• Fire Breaks Out Near Cotton Gin Play Video

  December 8, 2012 11:02 PM

  Sebastian - Fire sparks up near a cotton gin sending smoke towards area residents. The fire started in the early evening, CHANNEL 5 NEWS learned firefighters from both Willacy County and Santa Monica responded. Bales of cotton and cotton seed burned in the fire. Officials say crews were... more »

• Fire Damages Weslaco Insurance Business Play Video

  December 2, 2012 9:52 AM

  WESLACO - The fire marshals office is investigating a suspicious fire that heavily damaged a Weslaco business. The fire started around 4 o'clock this morning at the Farmers Insurance office near the 400 block of business 83. Nobody was inside the building at the time of the fire. ... 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 »