HOUSTON, Texas – The Houston Fire Department (HFD) Arson Bureau has filed first-degree arson charges against 38-year-old Yesenia Mendez in connection with the November 7 warehouse fire at 6536 Supply Row.

The blaze escalated to a three-alarm incident, resulting in the death of Firefighter Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III and injuring another firefighter.

Garcia, a dedicated member of HFD, tragically lost his life while battling the intense fire