Early morning shooting

Two victims were shot in the early morning hours at an establishment located at 820 Convent in downtown Laredo. The victims were both male ages 24 and 25. Fire department crews arrived and found the victims inside the billiard hall. Resucitative efforts were administered and both were transported to LMC to undergo further treatment. One victim died at LMC.

HYPERTHERMIA IN CHILDREN LEFT IN VEHICLES

Hyperthermia in children left in vehicles
Laredo, TX, February 26, 2007: As warmer weather approaches, we want to remind the citizens of Laredo never to leave children alone in the car. Our climate can become very hostile during the spring and summer and these conditions can cause serious injury and even death to our most precious resource.
In 2006, there were at least twenty-nine deaths of small children after being left inside a hot vehicle. Some of these even occur on days with relatively mild temperature. Since 1998, there have been 300 of these needless tragedies.
Safety recommendations
* Never leave children in an unattended car, even with the windows down.
* Be sure that all occupants leave the vehicle when unloading. Do not overlook sleeping babies.
*Make “Look before you leave” a routine whenever you get out of your car.
Facts
*Heatstroke occurs when the body core temperature reaches 104 degrees (F).
*A body core temperature of 107 degrees (F) is usually fatal.
* A child’s body warms 3 to 5 times faster than an adult’s does.
Please Laredo, parents and caregivers need to get the word out that a car is not a babysitter but it can easily become an oven.

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Car Accident @ Saunders and Casa Blanca Rd

A three vehicle accident at Saunders and Casa Blanca Rd send two people to the Laredo Medical Center. Paramdeics arrived and found the injured and promptly treated and transported. Three patients transported to LMC with non-life threatening injuries.

Fire at Lyon and Springfield

An early Morning fire sunday morning claimed a local businees. The fire occured at Lyon and Springfield. The structure sustained significant damage and the case is currently under investigation by fire arson investigators.

Rollover on Hwy 59

Fire Dept. Emergency crews responded to a one-vehicle rollover on Hwy 59, 17 miles outside of Laredo. On arrival, crews found a Border Patrol SUV resting on it's top off the Hwy and a female BP agent with injuries. Paramedics treated and transported to Laredo Medical Center for further treatment and evaluation. This incident occured on Sunday at approx. 11 am.

Car accident on IH 35 northbound lane @ Calton

Emergency crews respond to the scene of a rollover at calton and ih35 in the north bound lane. Two ambulances were dispatched along with a fire pumper to assist the injured. the patients were transported to LMC. More details to come.
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Seat belts save lives

The passengers in this vehicle survived after wearing their seat belts.

Picture of the day

This picture was taken in December of Last year at a rail car fire.

Fatality reported at contruction site

Emergency Crews responded to the 5300 blk of Marcella for to assist a person who had fallen from the roof of an apartment complex under construction. Crews arrived and found a person who died as a result of head injuries sustained in the fall.

Injury Reported at Bridge One

Ambulance crew respond to a reported injury at bridge number one. Crew dispatched and enroute to asses. More details to come.

Three vehicle accident in front of Doctor's Hospital

Fire emergency crews responded to a a three vehicle accident in front of Dr's. Crews currently on scene assesing for injuries and damage. PD called for traffic control. More details to come.
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House fire reported at Pueblo Nuevo

Fire crews responded to a house fire at Pueblo Nuevo off of 359. Four engine companies responded along with a district chief and an EMS Supervisor and an ambulance. No initial reports of injuries.

Arriving crews reported a working fire. More details to come.
Fire under control @ 14:43.
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CPR classes offered by FD

The Laredo Fire Dept will offer CPR classes to the public. CPR is an essential life saving tecnique that can be easily learned.

The Community CPR class will take place on Sat. Feb 24th at the Laredo Medical Center in medical tower "A" from 8am to 2 pm. Those interested are asked to donate a canned or perishable food item that will in turn be donated to the Laredo.Webb Co. Food bank.

For more info call 956/724-3913.
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Fireworks ignite brush near LIFE Downs

Fire crews responded to LIFE Downs for a reported grass fire. The brush fire was apparently caused by an authorized fireworks display. # fire engines responded to quickly extinguish the blaze. No injuries reported.
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Shooting at Hwy 59 and Las Lomas

Shooting injures pt. near ranch in Las Lomas Subdivision in Webb County. Male Pt was found to have sustained a gun shot wound to the lower extremity. He was alert when found. Fire Emergency crews transported to LMC for Treatment.

Large wildfire near Mc Naboe Park

Crews batlled a large wild fire that claimed several acres. Firefighters faced hostile terrain, heat and smoke. It took Four pumpers 3 hours to extinguish the blaze. Several Acres were claimed near the river banks.
The incident occured near Father Mc Naboe park.

Early am blaze claims mobile home

Fire crews rfespond to a structure fiew at the corner of South Jarvis and Boulanger. Firefighters arrived to find an abadoned mobile home fully engulfed in flames. It took crews aprox. 20 minutes o control the blaze. More to come..

Another Grass fire

One More Grass fire @ Sta Isabel & Scott

Grass fire reported around the City

Three grass fire were reported this afternoon around the City:
1) Las Lomas and 59
2) 600 Blk of Riverhill
3) Mines an Interamerica

Crews currently have the fires under control. More details to come.
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Grass Fire at Las Lomas

Fire units respond to Las Lomas off of Hwy 59 for a reported grass fire. FireFighters are currently controling the blaze. More details as they become available.
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Bomb Threat at Martin HS

The 27th bomb threat of the year was reported at Martin HS this morning. Fire crews responded to conduct a search. LISD PD was also on scene.
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Two die in truck vs. train accident

Laredo Fire crews respond to Aguilares, TX for a reported accident involving a truck and a train. The Pick up truck was traveling with two passengers and attempted to beat the train as it barreled down the tracks. Tragically the truck lost caused the impact. One victim was ejected and the other was pinned in the vehicle. Both died on scene.

The truck perforated the fuel tank of the train and caused it to leak close to 3,000 gallons of fuel. Clean up crews from the rail road were arrived on scene to contain the spill and clean it up.
More details as they become available...
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Fire Dept crews rescue 6 from Rio Grande

Fire Dept. resue crews responded to the aid of 6 individuals attempting to cross the river in cold weather. The victmis succombed to hypothermia while crossing and became stranded mid way.

An ambulance, fire pumper and a fire rescue boat came to their aid and succesfully plucked them from the river. They were treated for the hypothermia and turned over to Border patrol Officials.