Arson charges filed against woman accused of igniting fire that killed Houston firefighter
Prosecutors in court documents allege that Yesenia Espinoza Mendez, 38, intentionally ignited materials inside of the commercial structure in the 6600 block of Polk Street. The ignition caused the flames to rapidly intensify and surround the interior walls of the warehouse.
First responders begin paying respects to Houston firefighter who was killed in the line of duty
Bond has been set for the woman accused of setting a vacant warehouse on fire that led to the death of a Houston firefighter. First responders began paying their respect to Marcelo Garcia III on Sunday morning.
Funeral arrangements for Houston firefighter who died responding to warehouse fire announced
The Houston Fire Department on Saturday released details regarding funeral arrangements for Marcelo Garcia, the firefighter who died early Thursday from injuries suffered while fighting a warehouse fire near the Greater East End.
Arson charge filed in deadly warehouse fire, killing of Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia
Arson charges have been filed in connection with the warehouse fire that killed 10-year veteran Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia III.
Houston woman arrested for arson in connection to deadly East End warehouse fire that killed HFD firefighter
Yesenia Mendez is charged with 1st degree arson in East End warehouse fire that killed one Houston firefighter.
At least 100 firefighters battling large warehouse fire burning in northwest Houston near Hwy 290
Authorities said at least 100 firefighters are battling the massive flames and smoke, which can be seen from miles away.
Woman charged with arson following death of firefighter in warehouse blaze, city announces
The fire that claimed the life of a Houston firefighter this week was intentionally set, Houston police announced Saturday, at the same time city officials said arson charges had been filed against a 38-year-old woman in connection with the deadly warehouse blaze.
Funeral arrangements for fallen Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia
Funeral arrangements have been made in honor of Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia who died in the line of duty battling a warehouse fire.
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Woman accused of setting fire in East End that killed Houston firefighter due in court Monday
Yesenia Mendez is charged with 1st degree arson in East End warehouse fire that killed one Houston firefighter.
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Houston Mourns Fallen Firefighter as Woman Faces Arson Charges in Deadly Warehouse Fire
The city of Houston is mourning the loss of firefighter Marcelo Garcia, who died in a warehouse fire last week. An arrest ...
Large plume of smoke is from massive warehouse fire in northwest Houston, HFD says
Firefighters with the Houston Fire Department were battling a blaze that erupted at a warehouse in northwest Houston Thursday ...
Woman accused of setting fire that a Houston firefighter died in granted $100,000 bond
"This charge is the first step in a long healing process for the firefighters of this city," Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz said.
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Houston warehouse fire: Heavy smoke, flames at facility on Bingle Road
Houston Fire Department units battling large fire at a warehouse in northwest Houston. Heavy smoke can be seen coming from ...
Houston Fire Department appoints first Black female Fire Marshal
The Houston Fire Department has named Marion Spann the city’s new fire marshal, making her the first Black woman to serve in ...
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Apartment fire in Houston causes significant damage but no injuries
An apartment fire in the Golfcrest/Bellfort/Reveille area caused an estimated $380,000 in damage but resulted in no injuries, ...
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Arrest Made in Fire that Claimed Houston Firefighter
A man has been charged for setting the fire Wednesday that killed Houston Firefighter Marcelo 'Ox' Garcia. Yesenia Mendez ...