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  • Fort Worth EMS paramedic fired, accused of sexually assaulting patient in Saginaw

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    An EMS paramedic with the Fort Worth Fire Department has been fired after being accused of sexually assaulting a patient, the department said on Feb. 16.

    According to a news release from the Saginaw Police Department, 35-year-old Luke Phillip Dickens had an in-home visit scheduled for a patient in Saginaw on Dec. 30. He is accused of sexually assaulting the patient during the appointment.

    The victim reported the incident to Fort Worth police, but Saginaw police launched its own investigation on Jan. 13 learning about the alleged crime. The department identified Dickens as a suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest.

    Dickens was booked into the Tarrant County Jail on Feb. 6 on a charge of aggravated sexual assault. He was released on a $75,000 bond.

    Dickens was originally placed on administrative leave during an investigation into the allegations. He was terminated from his job with the city of Fort Worth on Feb. 13, the Fort Worth Fire Department said on Monday, for violating the conditions of his probationary employment.

    The Fire Department has been working in cooperation with the Saginaw Police Department.

    Dickens has been employed with the Fort Worth Fire Department since its transition from MedStar in July 2025. He began working with MedStar in 2022.

    The law firm representing Dickens said on Monday that his attorney could not comment on the investigation.

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  • Fire damages historic home in Fort Worth’s Arlington Heights neighborhood

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    A Fort Worth firefighter works to contain a house fire in a historic home in the 1800 block of Western Avenue on Jan. 6, 2026.

    A Fort Worth firefighter works to contain a house fire in a historic home in the 1800 block of Western Avenue on Jan. 6, 2026.


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    A fire damaged a 124-year-old home in Fort Worth’s Arlington Heights neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon, officials with the Fort Worth Fire Department said.

    Fire crews were dispatched to the historic home in the 1800 block of Western Avenue, near Camp Bowie Boulevard, about 2:30 p.m., according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.

    The 2.5-story wooden house had smoke coming from its eaves when crews arrived.

    Crews opened the walls throughout the home and found fire contained in the voids, according to the post. The fire was contained in 20 minutes and did not spread to the rest of the house. No injuries were reported.

    Probationary fire recruits training to join the department provided assistance with containing the fire, officials said.

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  • 2 dead after plane crash in Tarrant County, Fort Worth Fire Department says

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    Two people died in a plane crash in the 12700 block of N. Saginaw Boulevard in Tarrant County near Hicks Airfield on Sunday afternoon, the Fort Worth Fire Department said. 

    Just after 1:30 p.m., multiple calls reported a plane crash on N. Saginaw Blvd., Fort Worth FD said, adding that crews arrived on the scene within 5 minutes. The area is between Fort Worth Alliance Airport and Fort Worth Meacham Airport, west of DFW International Airport. 

    Fort Worth FD said the plane hit 18-wheelers and trailers, igniting a heavy fire. Crews fought the fire and began searching the area for any victims. Within 35 minutes, the fire was brought under control.

    Witnesses describe fiery plane crash near Fort Worth  

    Gregory Delano, who was at a nearby business, said he ran to the crash.

    “Ran around the corner and just seen a giant ball of fire and smoke… Walked around the fire, not getting too close. Trying to see if there was an access point, maybe a cockpit that I could see or anything that would lead me to anybody that was inside of it, but it was completely engulfed,” said Delano.

    Two victims were pronounced dead on the scene. The victims have not been identified.

    “We ran out here and there was smoke, it was black, but what was bad was the fire. It was so, I mean, you can just feel how intense it was. It was so bad, and people were like, stopping their cars running down there, then … we hear total ‘booms,’” said Theresa Brown, neighbor.    

    At least 10 tractor-trailers were damaged from the crash, which also sparked grass fires, Fort Worth FD said.

    “You just knew nobody survived that… I don’t know what else to say. It’s just heart-wrenching. You don’t wish that on anybody,” said Brown.  

    North Texas plane crash under investigation

    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) identified the plane as a Beechcraft King Air C90 that crashed in Fort Worth on Sunday afternoon and confirmed it is investigating the crash. The FAA is leading the investigation.  

    Fort Worth FD said the plane took off from Alliance Airport in Fort Worth. It is not known where the plane was headed.

    Emergency responders from multiple agencies responded to the crash, including crews from Tarrant County, Haslet, Lake Worth, Newark, Saginaw, Eagle Mountain, and Fort Worth. After the fire was brought under control, Fort Worth FD transferred command of the incident to Tarrant County Fire.

    This is a developing story. We will bring you updates as soon as they become available.

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  • Explosion at Fort Worth hotel injures 11

    Explosion at Fort Worth hotel injures 11

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    FORT WORTH – At least 11 people were injured Monday following a possible gas explosion at a downtown Fort Worth hotel, according to the fire department.

    The first call came in at 3:32 p.m., followed by multiple calls reporting a “type of explosion” at the Sandman Hotel, located at 810 Houston St., according to the Fort Worth Fire Department.

    There are as many as 11 patients, according to MedStar. One patient is reported as critically injured and two are seriously injured. All of the patients have minor injuries. Nine patients have been transported to local hospitals.

    Three of those injured were employees of Musume, the restaurant inside the Sandman Hotel.

    “All of us at Musume are devastated by the tragic explosion that took place this afternoon at the Sandman Signature Hotel, which is the home of our restaurant,” said Josh Babb, co-founder of Musume. “Luckily, Musume was closed during the time of the explosion, so we had no customers dining and limited employees working. Three Musume employees were injured, but are being treated in the hospital and in stable condition.”

    Although the area smelled like gas following the explosion, the initial cause is still under investigation, said Craig Trojacek, the public information officer for the FWFD.

    “There is a smell of gas here in downtown. We’re not sure if the smell of gas was caused from the explosion or the fire itself, or if that’s what caused the explosion,” Trojacek said.

    Fort Worth Police said a family reunification area is at Sundance Square, located at 420 Main St.  

    All Tarrant County offices in downtown are now closed.  

    Jason Allen spoke to a man who was in the hotel at the time of the explosion. He did not want to go on camera, but said there was a smell of natural gas before the explosion, and he remembered asking one of his teammates, “Do you smell natural gas?”

    He said the scent wasn’t strong, but they smelled it. He said the smell came from beneath them. 

    Then, the whole second floor filled with dust and smoke. They could see the red exit sign and found the stairwell. He told CBS News Texas that when he and the people he was with got to the stairwell, most of it was missing so they jumped five or six feet down and were able to make their way out of the building.


    Explosion at Fort Worth hotel injures 11

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    Jason Allen said natural gas can still be smelled in the area. Trojacek said crews will continue to search the building and make sure everyone is evacuated.


    Fort Worth officials provide upate on downtown hotel explosion

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    Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement:

    “The State of Texas is in close contact with Mayor Parker, Sheriff Waybourn, and other local partners and first responders in Fort Worth to assist with emergency response efforts following the tragic explosion at the Sandman Hotel. We continue to monitor the situation and stand ready to immediately deploy any additional personnel and resources needed to keep Texans in the area safe and out of harm’s way. Cecilia and I ask all Texans to pray for those who were injured in the explosion, as well as those bravely responding to keep others safe.”

    This is a developing story.

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  • Fort Worth Fire Department recruits most diverse class in 129-year history

    Fort Worth Fire Department recruits most diverse class in 129-year history

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    FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) — With bravery, strength and commitment to their community, 24 Fort Worth Fire Department recruits walked out to a crowd of proud family and friends and left as new firefighters

    They just made history as the most diverse class of firefighters in Fort Worth Fire Department’s 129-year history; 71% of the class are minorities. Five are military veterans and five women also graduated. All five women are mothers.  

    “It’s been hard, it’s been hard but it’s been worth it,” said Tamesha Wharton, one of the department’s newest firefighters.

    Wharton sacrificed a lot to accomplish this goal. Her daughter lived In Memphis while she completed her training in Fort Worth.  

    “To be honest, it means everything to me,” said Wharton. “I think it just shows her that we can do anything we put our mind to.”

    As Fort Worth becomes more diverse, Chief Jim Davis has focused on making sure the department reflects the diversity of the community they serve. Since 2018 there has been a 66% increase in hiring of African American firefighters, a 291% increase in female firefighters and a 46% increase in Hispanic firefighters. 

    “It’s like a superpower being able to communicate with the people who call us. They’re calling us on the worst day of their lives and a communication barrier can seem like an additional crisis,” said Chief Training Officer Rafael Diamond.

    “Being a bilingual Latino, I can communicate with them and understand them so we can provide better service for them,” said Eduardo Vaca-Amaya, a new firefighter.

    A former teacher from Austin, he says he became a firefighter to be a role model for his students and community.

    “I wanted to give them that hope that wherever you come from, you can have the discipline, the dedication you want to succeed,” said Vaca-Amaya.

    The Fort Worth Fire Department training academy lasts 36 weeks and this graduating class, Class 92, will be the final class to graduate this year. For more information on the Fort Worth Fire Department you can go to their website.

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