Three Houston Firefighters Hospitalized After Fire

Three Houston firefighters are hospitalized with severe burns after a rescue operation during an apartment fire in southeast Houston on January 7. The fire, which erupted around 5:30 a.m., quickly engulfed two units, prompting residents to evacuate as firefighters entered to search for trapped individuals. Firefighters Darren Jones, Jonathan Guzman, and Captain Edward Escamilla became trapped behind a heavy door, triggering a Mayday call until a fourth firefighter rescued them. They suffered significant burns from a flashover caused by the intense heat. Currently, they are receiving treatment at Memorial Hermann Hospital, where their conditions are being monitored. Local officials, including Houston Mayor John Whitmire, are expected to provide updates on their recovery.