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Texas man gets life after State Fire Marshal’s Office finds arson used to hide murder
A Texas man, Humberto Martinez, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a 4-year-old girl and then setting a house on fire to hide the crime. The State Fire Marshal's Office investigated the fire and discovered that Martinez had intentionally started it to cover up the murder. He was foun...
State fire marshal urges winter heating safety ahead of cold weather
The State Fire Marshal's Office in Texas is reminding everyone to be safe while heating their homes as freezing temperatures approach. They highlighted that improper use of heating equipment can lead to deadly fires. Key safety tips include not using your oven for heat, checking space heaters for da...