Houston and Harris County leaders discussed the region's preparations for upcoming winter weather. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor John Whitmire came together Saturday to discuss the city and county's preparations for upcoming winter weather.

In response to reports of people trapped in a fire, Houston Fire Department crews were dispatched to an apartment complex in the 4800 block of Jarmese Street around 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, Brent Taylor, a spokesperson for the fire department said.

The Houston Fire Department said it will be a long road to recovery for three Station 46 firefighters who were significantly burned while trapped by a heavy door, prompting a mayday call.

The Houston Fire Department says a firefighter who has served the city since 2003 has died after suffering a medical emergency over the holidays.

Three Houston firefighters sustained significant burns after becoming trapped in a burning apartment building on Tuesday morning, officials say.

The Houston Fire Department will join more than 135 emergency responders deployed Jan. 11 to help fight the ongoing wildfires in California.

More than 135 firefighters, emergency management and medical personnel from Texas, along with more than 45 fire engines, ambulances, command vehicles and equipment, have been deployed to the Los Angeles area.

Houston-area firefighters are on their way to California as part of a taskforce to help battle the wildfires in Los Angeles County.

HOUSTON — Funeral arrangements have been set for Houston Fire Captain Aaron Rios. Rio, 46, died Jan. 8 following an off-duty medical emergency, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Multiple agencies are investigating Sunday night's crash in Houston, which resulted in the deaths of four people, including a minor, officials say.