LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - As the summer season heats up, local first responders have been kept busy with a surge in heat-related emergency calls and grassfires.

Laredo Fire Department has already responded to 43 heat-related illness calls in the month of July, with a total of 154 calls recorded this year. These figures show a significant increase compared to last year’s numbers, as Laredo Fire attended to 88 heat-related calls from January to July 2022.

While heat-related emergencies have seen a spike, fire officials report a notable decrease in grassfire incidents. So far this year, there have been 68 reported grassfire incidents, a significant drop from the 140 incidents reported during the same period last year.

LAREDO, Tx (KGNS) - A multiple vehicle accident has prompted the closure of the southbound lane of Loop 20.

According to Laredo Police, a six-vehicle accident was reported on Loop 20 near Saunders.

As a result, all southbound traffic on Loop 20 has been closed.

Drivers are being advised to seek alternate routes to get to their destinations.

LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - A motorcyclist is recovering from his injuries after being hit by a vehicle on Interstate-35 over the weekend.

The accident happened on Saturday along mile marker 4.

According to the Laredo Fire Department, a 34-year-old man suffered multiple injuries; fortunately, none were life-threatening.

When paramedics arrived, they found the man walking.

He refused treatment at the scene or to be taken to the hospital.

No word if anyone was cited in this incident.

LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - A warehouse fire in north Laredo is causing some traffic disruptions for drivers in the area.

According to the Laredo Fire Department, the fire seems to have involved some pallets and cardboard boxes on the loading dock.

Laredo Police are directing traffic near the 9000 block of San Mateo Drive due to a warehouse fire.

Drivers are being advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

No word on the cause of the fire or any injuries at the moment.

LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - After a lengthy trial, sentencing phase and evening of deliberations, the former Border Patrol agent convicted of killing his former lover and their child will spend the rest of his life behind bars without the possibility of parole.

The closing arguments started on Monday, July 17, and after several hours of deliberations, the jury returned with a punishment of two life sentences for each life that Burgos took.

Immediately after Judge Joe Lopez read Burgos’ fate, Webb County District Attorney Isidro Alaniz, who prosecuted the case held a press conference to discuss the end of the process.

Alaniz spoke about the victims Grizelda and Dominic Hernandez and what life behind bars will look like for a convicted murderer.

“Mr. Burgos’ life will be a tough one, he will always be known as a baby killer and for killing the beautiful mother of Dominic. He will die in prison and he will never see the light of day. It’s been a very difficult trail and we are very disappointed in the outcome, but we respect the verdict,” said Alaniz.

Burgos can still appeal the decision to the Fourth Court of Appeals.