Fort Worth Fire Now Helping Police With 911 Calls Amid Staffing Issues At Call Center
The Fort Worth Fire Department has stepped in to help with 911 medical calls as police deal with staffing issues in their communications division.
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The Fort Worth Fire Department has stepped in to help with 911 medical calls as police deal with staffing issues in their communications division.
Sections of a metal roof near the Fort Worth Stockyards fell onto an SUV due to a storm that moved through the area Monday afternoon, officials said.
A man was found dead as Fort Worth crews were battling a house fire Friday morning, officials said.
MedStar says the victim is in extremely critical condition.
Questions Wednesday morning as to what caused a massive overnight fire to light up the skies over Fort Worth.
Most North Texans either don't have water, are under a boil water notice or are being asked to conserve water.
It happened in the 5300 block of Wooten Drive near Wedgway Drive around 3:30 p.m.
Both MedStar and the Fort Worth Fire Department got the call as a carbon monoxide incident, but a fire department spokesman was unable to immediately confirm the gas was involved.
Firefighters got the call just after 7:00 p.m. in the 6400 block of Wildwood Circle North, south of I-20 off Granbury Road.
The fire started around 3:45 p.m. at a home in the 2100 block of S. Jennings, just south of the hospital district.
It happened shortly before 10:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of Wiman Drive.
On December 17 officials with the Fort Worth Fire Department announced that Captain Randy Robinson had died after what they called, "... a lengthy battle with COVID-19."
Two elderly people are hospitalized after being injured in an early morning fire at a duplex in Fort Worth.
Crews are working with Atmos to secure the area and make and necessary evacuations.
It happened at the Firestone Apartments on 200 Henderson Street around 10:20 a.m. Friday.
Investigators believe the suspect is responsible for four fires at Fort Worth ISD properties along with a fire in a parking garage in the West Seventh district and a grocery store in south Fort Worth.
The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force took Jarmarl A. Hollman, 35, into custody for allegedly killing Jasmine R. Page, 24, and setting a house ablaze in the Como neighborhood to cover up the crime.
The Fort Worth Fire Department was out early on Monday morning, at the scene of a deadly house fire in the southwest part of the city.
A toddler who spent days in the intensive care unit after being rescued from an apartment fire in west Fort Worth has died from her injuries.
Captain Cody Stillwell and seven other firefighters are part of the Strike 139 team helping battle the August Complex fire in Northern California.
Firefighters got the call just before 2:00 p.m. about the fire at 9053 Brian Way Circle near the West Loop and I-30.
Firefighters with the Fort Worth Fire Department have put out a 2-alarm apartment fire on the city's east side.
The Fort Worth Fire Department is on the scene of a possible house explosion. The damaged home is in the 400 block of West Spurgeon Street.
A North Texas woman has been arrested and charged with murder and arson for allegedly setting a fire that ended with the death of an elderly man and sent 6 others running for their lives.
The Fort Worth Fire Department is warning residents that using fireworks is illegal in the city, following an accident last July 4 that killed a teenager.
"I signed up for this. It's part of the sacrifice to serve in the military ... I want to be able to protect others who can't protect themselves and just be willing to make the sacrifice for others."
The agency would not say if the death was heat-related, but added that they are investigating the incident, saying, "We don't know why it occurred."
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
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Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
"I signed up for this. It's part of the sacrifice to serve in the military ... I want to be able to protect others who can't protect themselves and just be willing to make the sacrifice for others."
The agency would not say if the death was heat-related, but added that they are investigating the incident, saying, "We don't know why it occurred."
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
There's just something magical inside the Make-A-Wish North Texas office. It always feels like something special might happen.
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
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A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
President Trump attended a dignified transfer honoring the four U.S. Army soldiers killed in the Middle East in recent days during the ongoing war with Iran.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
If the daylight saving time bill becomes law, most of the country would stay on daylight saving time year-round, while states that already observe standard time, like Hawaii and most of Arizona, could continue to do so.
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, U.S. officials said.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Fudd is the only rookie participating and currently ranks 10th in the WNBA with 50 made triples so far this season – the most among all rookies.
Kumar Rocker pitched one-hit ball over six innings for his first win in his last 10 games, Brandon Nimmo homered among his four hits and the Texas Rangers routed the Chicago White Sox 10-0.
New York rallied from a 12‑point third‑quarter deficit, survived a late Dallas push, and capitalized on Ionescu's perfect overtime shooting to edge the Wings 99-98.
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Bueckers hit a 3-pointer that capped a 14-5 spurt and gave the Wings an eight-point lead with 9:12 left in the game.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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