Palm tree catches fire in South Laredo

911 dispatched fire engine 11 to the 3700 block of Chiapas for a palm tree that caught fire due to a projectile type firework that struck. Fire crews quicly extinguished the fire and avoided further damage to surrounding residences.

New Years Celebration begins quite

At the time of posting, few calls have been reported to the Fire Dept. Very few incidents of fire works detonated within the city limits. We want to reminfd the public that it is illegal to celebrate with fireworks within the city limits. It is also illegal and irresponsible to celbrate with firearms.

I WANT TO WISH EVERYONE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Vehicle collides with business

A motorist lost control of his vehicle and collided with a laundremat at guadalupe and tapeyeste. Crews from from Sta. 5 arrived to assist. Both vehicle and building sustained significant damage. The driver escaped with minor injuries and refused treatment and transport to the hospital.

Rollover at MM 17

DPS reported a Rollove at MM17. RQ 9 and eng. 10 were dispatched to investigate the accident in the southbound lane.

Water heater bursts at Taco palenque

A water exploded at Taco Palenque on Friday eveing. Crews arrived on scene and secured he scene. No injuries were reported.

Blaze reported at Main & Callaghan

Fire crews arrived on scene to extinguish a fire at the intersection of Main and Callaghan. Firefighters had to gain access by using forcible entry. Upon entry the fire was quickly exticguished. The case was turned over to arson investigators.

FD responds to stabbing

Fire dept. Crews respnded to to a reported stabbing at the 900 block of Rosario. LPD also responed to the incident. Paremedics initial assesment revealed minor injuries.