Texas Father Charged with Attempted Murder After Allegedly Setting Home on Fire with Three Children Inside
Pedro Luis Parra Pulgar, a Venezuelan national, is accused of intentionally starting the fire that left his youngest child hospitalized and faces multiple charges, including arson.
- Pedro Luis Parra Pulgar, 46, has been charged with three counts of attempted murder and one count of arson following a November 6 house fire in Fulshear, Texas.
- Authorities allege Pulgar intentionally set the fire while his three children, including a 3-year-old toddler, were inside the home.
- Two teenage children escaped the fire with minor injuries, while police rescued the toddler, who suffered severe smoke inhalation and was hospitalized but has since been released.
- Pulgar, who sustained injuries in the blaze, was hospitalized until December 12 before being transferred to Fort Bend County Jail with a $2.25 million bond.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott criticized Pulgar, whose immigration status is under review, and pledged to collaborate with federal authorities to address criminal migrants.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 
