News From The Gulf Coast of Texas
Dog alerts owner to house fire in East Conroe
October 07th, 2008By Elliott Cochran, The Courier of Montgomery County
A small dog named Daisy gave local firefighters the ultimate assist when she alerted her sleeping owner that the house was ablaze Sunday morning. Officials say the dog’s persistence saved the Conroe house and possibly Wendy Baxter’s life. Read More »
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K-9 assists fire marshals in Pasadena
October 07th, 2008By Jeri Martinez, The Pasadena Citizen
There is a new addition to the Pasadena Fire Marshal’s Office and he has proven to be a valuable asset to the department. Two-year-old Brit is an accelerant detection K-9 (arson dog) who came to Pasadena about four months ago. This is a first for the department, which has been in existence for 60 years. Read More »
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Four-alarm fire destroys eight units in Houston
October 06th, 2008Report from KPRC, Houston
Reported by KHOU, Houston
Raw video from KHOU
A four-alarm fire in a southeast Houston apartment complex has left eight families without a home.
Houston fire officials said the fire raced through the common attic of the complex, destroying eight units. All occupants were able to get out safely. Read More »
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Children escape NE Houston house fire
October 06th, 2008Reported by KHOU, Houston
Raw video from scene from KHOU
Four children are safe after a fire destroyed their house early Monday morning. The home on Clementine at Wylie in northeast Houston was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived there at around 4:30 a.m. Read More »
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| Region: Gulf Coast