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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
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Passenger ejected from vehicle during crash in Smith County
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A passenger was reportedly ejected from a vehicle following a crash in Smith County this afternoon. 2 rescued from high waters in Smith County after being trapped for nearly 2 hours According to the Community Outreach Coordinator for Smith County ESD2, Nikki Simmons, the crash occurred at FM 2908 at around 12:40 p.m. Simmons did confirm the crash was a rollover, causing one person to be ejected from the vehicle. The scene has been cleared and one person was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Simmons. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
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Troup Fire District Station 1 now staffed with full-time firefighters to enhance fire protection
TROUP, Texas (KETK) — Smith County ESD2 announced Thursday that Troup Fire District Station 1 is officially staffed with full-time professional firefighters 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Officials said that since April 1, the ESD2 fire station located at 204 E Wilkinson Dr. in Troup is fully staffed with a dedicated crew on-site around the clock. VIDEO: Firefighters rescue cat stuck inside wall in Tyler home 'This marks a significant enhancement in fire protection and emergency response services for the residents and businesses of Troup,' ESD2 said. 'We are able to drastically reduce response times and improve the readiness to respond to fires, EMS calls and other emergencies within the city and around the area.' The transition from part-time and on-call coverage to full-time staffing represents Smith County ESD2's 'commitment to continuous improvement and public safety.' Smith County ESD2 said staffing will also support their long-range plan to improve service delivery across the district. 'We are confident this will bring a measurable benefit to the citizens of Troup and surrounding areas,' ESD2 said. Flint church deemed total loss after Monday morning fire If East Texans have any questions about this transition, they can reach out to Smith County ESD2 at 903-617-5578. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Red Flag Warning issued for some Central Texas counties
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - Travis County is under a Red Flag Warning on March 12, which means there is a substantial risk of wildfires. High winds and low humidity are contributing to these conditions. What they're saying Asst. Chief Daniel Berger with the Pflugerville Fire Department/Travis County ESD 2 says they're prepared. "Behind the scenes, all the area fire departments and first responders are calling each other, going into meetings and ensuring our lines of communication are open, that we're staffed accordingly, and that we have units where they need to be," he said. The conditions mean people shouldn't be burning. "Nine out of ten wildfires are human-related. So certainly today, no burning," Berger said. Make sure you're not dragging trailer chains, don't park on dry grass, and don't throw cigarette butts out the window. The winds are similar to last Tuesday, which also had a high wildfire risk. "Tuesday was very rowdy. Tuesday was incredibly busy for our folks. We were up staffed thankfully, and we were very well-prepared," Berger said. "We saw, I think, four fires last Tuesday and a number of calls for wires down." In Hays County last week, the Onion Creek burned 190 acres. Each area has its challenges. East Travis County doesn't have a lot of junipers and large vegetation like West Travis County has. "We have light, flashy fuels, grasses that are easy to start and they move fast, so we have to get on them quick. We certainly did last week," Berger said. Berger says they may bring in more staff later this week. "We do predict Friday looks like it's going to be a challenging fire weather day as well, so we do plan on up staffing," he said. Why you should care Be sure to stay up-to-date. You can sign up for emergency alerts from "We need people to be vigilant, pay attention to what they're doing," Berger said. Berger also says you can ask your local fire department about a home ignition zone assessment, where a firefighter can come out to your home and see what the wildfire risks are and what recommendations they have to protect it. The Source Information from interviews conducted by FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen
