Fire at home in Second Ward spreads to house next door

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A heavy fire broke out at a home last night in the Second Ward and quickly spread to the house next door.

It all started around 10pm at a home on Harrisburg and Estelle. Firefighters aren't sure what started the flames, but the house in question was made of wood and had a fire pit in the front yard. A neighbor says he heard they were burning some sort of material in that pit when the fire got out of control.

Everyone managed to get out of the homes safely.

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Pancho Claus spreads cheer in SE Houston

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A Houston favorite is back for the holidays.

Pancho Claus spread his unique brand of Christmas cheer at a party in southeast Houston on Saturday.

He handed out gifts to children and performed with a local band while families enjoyed a free meal.

Pancho Claus has been sharing Christmas with underprivileged children in Houston for the past 30 years.

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