HOUSTON – A years-long investigation by KPRC 2 has uncovered a persistent threat to public safety in Houston: critical emergency equipment failing when residents need it most.

The latest incident occurred Thursday night at Casa Serena Apartments in southwest Houston, where an overheating fire engine, already serving as a backup unit, compromised emergency response efforts. Despite the fire station’s proximity just 1.3 miles away, equipment failures threatened to derail the emergency response.

“This fire truck is from 2013,” said Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association President Patrick Lancton. “This is exactly what happens when previous administrations repeatedly fail to follow expert guidance.”

The incident at Casa Serena Apartments resulted in 16 units burning, though fortuna

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