Firefighter Marcelo Garcia remembered as son of Houston's East End
When Marcelo Garcia walked into Houston Fire Station No. 23, he was practically at home. For the last six years, Garcia worked in a building across from Milby High School, where he was once a student athlete. When he responded to emergency calls ...
Houston Firefighter Who Died After Wall Collapsed During Warehouse Blaze Remembered as 'True Hero'
Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia has died after he and another first responder were injured while battling a warehouse blaze.
Firefighter dies, another injured battling warehouse fire, Houston fire officials say
Marcelo Garcia, 42, has been identified as the firefighter who died in the line of duty battling a fire. HOUSTON — The Houston Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after he died battling a three-alarm warehouse fire in the Greater East End Wednesday night.
1 Houston firefighter killed, another injured while battling warehouse fire in east Houston
Officials identified the firefighter killed as 42-year-old Marcelo Garcia, who had been with HFD for 10 years.
Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia killed in warehouse fire; another injured
HOUSTON - A Houston firefighter died and another was injured while battling a warehouse fire late Wednesday night, officials say. The Houston Fire Department identified the firefighter who died in the line of duty as 42-year-old Marcelo Garcia.
Firefighter dies on duty after wall collapses on him battling warehouse fire
HOUSTON (KTRK) - A Houston firefighter was killed and another injured while fighting a warehouse fire overnight in Texas. The fire broke out at a vacant building just before 11 p.m. on Wednesday, but the blaze quickly escalated, and a wall collapsed. Fire crews called for a second alarm and there was a mayday call after the collapsed wall.
Condolences pour in for broken-hearted Houston FD after firefighter dies battling 3-alarm fire at East End warehouse
A visibly distraught Chief Munoz said Marcelo Garcia served with HFD for 10 years, the last six of which were with Station 23. “Please keep the Garcia family in your prayers, keep the Houston Fire Department in your prayers as we mourn the loss of our brother,
‘A True Hero:’ Houston firefighter dies battling 3-alarm fire at an East End warehouse
Marcelo Garcia, 42, has been identified as the Houston firefighter who died in the line of duty battling a fire Wednesday night.
Houston Firefighter Killed in Warehouse Wall Collapse
Houston Firefighter Marcelo Garcia, 42, was 'a remarkable man who gave the ultimate sacrifice,' Chief Thomas Munoz said.
Houston firefighter dies while fighting East End warehouse blaze
A mayday was called after the wall collapse to receive more support. During the press conference early Thursday morning, Muñoz said the fire had been extinguished. The incident is still under investigation.
Houston firefighter dies responding to warehouse blaze near Polk Street, HFD says
A Houston firefighter died Thursday morning from injuries sustained fighting a warehouse fire near the Greater East End, according to Houston Fire Department officials. The firefighter was identified as Marcelo Garcia with station 23/B.
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‘He was the best’: Fallen Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia’s family grieving his loss, continuing his legacy
HOUSTON – For Erica Garcia, the pain of losing her brother is raw, and she struggles to imagine a life without him. Just two and a half years apart, Marcelo and Erica shared a deep bond, one that ...
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