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• No injuries reported in Pharr house fire, officials investigate Play Video

  March 11, 2020 6:14 PM

  PHARR – A house fire in Pharr on Wednesday afternoon is under investigation. It happened at a residence near Fir Street and Polk Avenue. Pharr firefighters put out the fire in just a few minutes. Lt. Felipe Pedraza told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the fire started in a room... more »

• Second Victim in Pharr House Fire Dies in Burn Unit Play Video

  January 6, 2020 5:18 PM

  PHARR – A second person has died in connection with a fatal fire in Pharr. The family confirmed Senovio Perez passed away last week. Perez had been in critical condition at a burn unit in San Antonio since the fire happened in early December. Another man, Jose Luis... more »

• Woman Killed in Overnight House Fire Play Video

  January 4, 2020 7:12 PM

  SAN ISIDRO - Officials in Starr County are investigating after an overnight fire claimed the life of one woman. It happened around 1:00 a.m. Saturday in San Isidro. The San Isidro Fire Chief said when they arrived on scene the house was already engulfed in flames and it... more »

• Investigation into House Fire in McAllen Underway Play Video

  January 1, 2020 5:26 PM

  MCALLEN – An investigation is underway in McAllen after a fire broke out overnight. McAllen Fire Department received a call around 1 a.m. Wednesday. Fire officials are still trying to figure out how exactly the fire started, but told CHANNEL 5 NEWS no one was injured. The house... more »

• Gone, but Not Forgotten: Friend of San Juan Fire Victim Recounts Moments Together Play Video

  November 14, 2019 5:32 PM

  SAN JUAN – The man killed in a San Juan house fire was identified. People who knew Ralph Brixus say he was a good guy, who served his country and died with his dog by his side. The flames erupted hours after the cold front arrived Tuesday night.... more »

• Parents Demand Answers in Fire that Claimed Daughter’s Life in Alton Play Video

  August 14, 2019 4:57 PM

  NEAR ALTON – Nearly a month after a house fire took their daughter’s life, her parents are speaking publicly for the first time. On Wednesday, the parents of 11-year-old Versidy Hernandez spoke with us about the tragic event. They want answers. Last month, several Rio Grande Valley... more »

• Fire Crews Monitor Hotspots after Sebastian Home Engulfed in Flames Play Video

  June 28, 2019 12:06 PM

  SEBASTIAN – Firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in Sebastian that started a few hours ago. It happened just off Garcia Street where a fire broke out and completely destroyed the home. Firefighters received the call just before 10 a.m. Friday. Crews from Lyford,... more »

• Mercedes Elderly Couple's Home Destroyed by Possible Lightning Strike Play Video

  June 25, 2019 4:02 PM

  MERCEDES – An elderly couple is staying with family members after their home was destroyed by a possible lightning strike. Socorro Lopez and her military veteran husband have lived in their Mercedes home for 20 years. Their neighbors say the fire started from another natural cause. "The... more »

• Fire Damages 2 Structures in Pharr Play Video

  July 19, 2018 12:55 PM

  PHARR – No injuries are reported after a fire consumed a home in Pharr. Crews responded Thursday to the blaze at the corner of N Ironwood St. and E San Antonio Ave. after receiving a call around 11:07 a.m. Fire officials say flames also spread to a neighboring house. The... more »

• House Fire in Brownsville Deemed Likely Intentional Play Video

  April 23, 2017 9:32 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville fire officials said an abandoned building was likely intentionally set on fire. Assistant Fire Chief Cesar Pedraza said there was no electricity running to the home located on the corner of 13th and Jackson streets. The fire broke out around Sunday evening. Pedraza added the home next... more »