Houston Matters
Remembering the Gulf Hotel fire 80 years later
Posted on · The deadliest single fire in Houston history took place on Sept. 7, 1943.
Tag: fire
Weather
Harris County’s extreme summer heat is creating a prime climate for possible wildfires, expert says
Posted on · As of Monday morning, National Weather Service declared yet another excessive heat warning for the Houston area.
Energy & Environment
Wildfires bring both destruction and benefits
Posted on · Texas is facing an intense wildfire season, with already over 200,000 acres burned so far. Of course, wildfires can have devastating consequences for people, agriculture and the environment. But they also bring some positive ecological effects.
Houston
Fire department schedules a controlled burn at the Houston Arboretum, smoke expected near Memorial Park
Posted on · Smoke may be present near IH 610 West Loop and Woodway Drive as a result of the fire.
Houston
Massive Fire Breaks Out At CenterPoint Substation In Northwest Houston
Posted on · A shelter-in-place was issued for the area west of the substation to N. Eldridge Parkway. The warning was lifted by Friday afternoon.
Energy & Environment
‘This Is How We Defend Ourselves’ — Harris County Residents Install DIY Pollution Monitoring Network
Posted on · The Houston Ship Channel is the petrochemical capital of the country, but in one city, the state's environmental agency only has one air monitor. So, a group of clean-air advocates in east Harris County are taking matters into their own hands.
City of Houston
Southwest Houston Salon Warehouse Catches Fire, Releasing Chemicals
Posted on · The three-alarm warehouse fire broke out around 10:30 a.m. Friday at 7830 Westpark Drive, a salon wholesaler near the 3737 Hilcroft Apartments, city officials said.
News
Houston Mayor Tweaks Proposal To Phase In Firefighter Raises, Union Still Skeptical
Posted on · Turner now proposes implementing Proposition B over three and a half years.
City of Houston
Turner Holds Off On Announcing Layoffs Due To Cost Of Pay Parity Between Police And Fire
Posted on · The mayor is hoping to block the measure in court, arguing that it violates state law.
City of Houston
After Approval Of HPD-HFD Pay Parity, Credit Rating Agency Downgrades Houston’s Outlook
Posted on · Fitch says implementing the amendment to the City Charter that was approved through Proposition B "will exacerbate an already challenged budgetary profile."
Texas Elections 2018
Voters Approve City Of Houston’s Propositions For HPD-HFD Pay Parity And Drainage Fee
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner campaigned against Proposition B arguing that pay parity between the Police and Fire Departments would hurt the City’s finances.
News
Houston Police: Woman Sets Car On Fire With Children Inside
Posted on · The mother will be charged with charged with three counts of aggravated assault on a family member
News
Massive Truck Fire on I-45 Snarls Traffic Headed To Downtown Houston
Posted on · No serious injuries were reported in the wreck that also has involved several other vehicles
News
UPDATE: Russian Shopping Mall Fire Kills 64; No Alarms Reported
Posted on · Investigators said Monday that emergency exits were blocked and a security guard turned off the public announcement system when he received a call about the blaze
News
Three Children Rescued From Fire In Northwest Harris County
Posted on · All residents are reported to have made it out safe