Houston Firefighter Marcelo Garcia Dies in Warehouse Blaze

Garcia, a 10-year veteran of the Houston Fire Department, succumbed to injuries after a wall collapse during a fire in the East End.

Marcelo Garcia, aged 42, was fatally injured while responding to a warehouse fire on Polk Street late Wednesday night.
The incident occurred when a wall collapsed, leading to a mayday call and the hospitalization of two firefighters.
Garcia had served at Station 23 for six years and was remembered as a dedicated hero by colleagues and city officials.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz expressed deep sorrow and emphasized the bravery of Garcia and his fellow firefighters.
The fire, which is under investigation, marks the second recent casualty for the department, following an earlier incident in late October.