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UPDATE: The fire is now out; we do not have any news or reports of the severity of damage to the truck or the station at...
01/22/2025

UPDATE: The fire is now out; we do not have any news or reports of the severity of damage to the truck or the station at this time.
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Fire department personnel are reporting a Fire truck is on fire at the Huntsville Fire Station on Veterans Memorial.

Reports are that the fire truck is still in the bay and actively on fire.

Avoid the area.

I45 - 128 MM SB (near Madison Co line)1/2 Acre grass fireFire department is on scene. Expect delays in the area.
12/21/2024

I45 - 128 MM SB (near Madison Co line)
1/2 Acre grass fire

Fire department is on scene. Expect delays in the area.

200 Block Hall Ranch RdFinal Update: TFS is taking over the fire and the current size is ~20 acres and 95% contained.Upd...
12/21/2024

200 Block Hall Ranch Rd

Final Update: TFS is taking over the fire and the current size is ~20 acres and 95% contained.

Update 1: Fire department states the fire is approximately 10 acres, fast moving and getting into heavy fuels.
We will keep updates coming as they become available. There is currently no word on any threat to the public.

~ ORIGINAL POST ~
Fire department personnel are currently battling a large grass fire. They have requested assistance from Bedias, Shiro, Huntsville, New Waverly and Texas Forest Service.

11/28/2024

**UPDATE** —Reopened at 6:40pm—

US 190 is closed both ways at FM 2929 for a major accident.

Today is the busiest travel day of the year, please be careful and drive safely. As of 6pm, there are several accidents,...
11/28/2024

Today is the busiest travel day of the year, please be careful and drive safely. As of 6pm, there are several accidents, some with entrapments actively being responded to around walker county.
US190, Veterans @ Smither and Walmart Parking lot near Discount Tire.

~This post is closed and there will be no more updates~1220pm: TFS has closed the incident and listed it as 20 acres and...
10/10/2024

~This post is closed and there will be no more updates~

1220pm: TFS has closed the incident and listed it as 20 acres and 100% contained.

11am: Crews are still working on the containment lines and checking on the fire. They have said you will continue to see smoke and small flames in the containment area for days to come. TFS States the fires is still at 95% containment.

10pm: Last we heard, is that local crews have left the scene in the hands of the Texas Forest Service who will work to finalize the containment lines and monitor through the night.

720pm: 20 acres & 95% Contained.

420pm: Texas Forest Service has updated the acreage to 20 Acres and 25% contained.

330pm: Texas Forest Service states that the fire is currently 50 Acres and 0% Contained.

250pm: Multiple departments are currently in route to a large grass and wildland fire in the area of FM980 and Nelwyn rd.

Avoid the area and expect heavy fire department presence. This is a developing incident; updates will be posted as they become available.

~This post is closed and there will be no more updates~UPDATES:8pm: The fire is now at 60 Acres and 100% Containment.620...
10/07/2024

~This post is closed and there will be no more updates~

UPDATES:

8pm: The fire is now at 60 Acres and 100% Containment.

620pm: 50 Acres and 60% Contained. Texas Forest Service has multiple assets on scene assisting local fire departments.

510pm: According to NIFC the fire is currently 50 Acres and 25% Contained.

445pm: According to NIFC (National Interagency Fire Center) the fire is currently 25 Acres and 0% Contained.

405pm: The fire is approx. 5 acres at this time.

350pm: Fire dept is on scene with a small grass fire at this time.

~~~Original Post~~~
Fire department personnel are currently responding to a report of a large plume of smoke in the area of Birdwell Rd & Houston Hoke rd. They have requested assistance from neighboring counties as well as Texas Forrest Service as a precaution.

We do not know the extent of the fire or what is currently burning. Please avoid the area and we will update as information becomes available.

Per Walker County OEM a Burn Ban is now in effect for all of Walker County until further notice!Any violations could lea...
10/07/2024

Per Walker County OEM a Burn Ban is now in effect for all of Walker County until further notice!

Any violations could lead to a $500 fine.

UPDATE: 245PM ~ TXDOT maps show traffic moving freely. 2pmSH 19 & Wood Farm Rd.Avoid the area.
10/03/2024

UPDATE: 245PM ~ TXDOT maps show traffic moving freely.

2pm
SH 19 & Wood Farm Rd.
Avoid the area.

~NO LONGER VALID~HWY 75 & Pine Shadows Drive. Near First Financial Bank. Avoid the area.
10/03/2024

~NO LONGER VALID~
HWY 75 & Pine Shadows Drive.
Near First Financial Bank.
Avoid the area.

09/27/2024

Information on officer-involved shooting - 9/27/2024

09/27/2024

🚨CRITICAL INCIDENT🚨
Attorney William Hon is handling an officer-involved shooting in Huntsville with members of the Huntsville Police Department.

We are relieved to report that no law enforcement officers were injured. 🙏

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Major accident FM 980 / HWY 19* Accident has cleared. *Expect delays, Avoid the area if possible.
09/24/2024

Major accident
FM 980 / HWY 19

* Accident has cleared. *

Expect delays, Avoid the area if possible.

UPDATE: No emergency and No plane crash. All crews are clearing the area.  FALSE ALARM!=================**UNCONFIRMED RE...
09/18/2024

UPDATE: No emergency and No plane crash. All crews are clearing the area. FALSE ALARM!
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**UNCONFIRMED REPORTS**

Fire and EMS are responding to FM 247 and Lost Indian Camp rd. in reference to a possible plane crash. Nothing has been confirmed at this time.

Please avoid the area as there will be emergency personnel in that area while they investigate.

We will update as any information becomes available.

UPDATE: Fire has been extinguished and crews have cleared. =================Fire department is on scene with a series of...
09/18/2024

UPDATE: Fire has been extinguished and crews have cleared.

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Fire department is on scene with a series of small grass fires along i45 NB from the city limits to nearly the county line north of town. There is no immediate threat to the public

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