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Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Yahoo
35-year-old man hospitalized after illegal burning in Smith County
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KETK) — A 35-year-old man was injured on Thursday while pouring gasoline on a controlled burn in Whitehouse. Lake Tawakoni produces first-ever Legacy Class ShareLunker 13lb bass The Smith County Fire Marshal's Office responded to the 17000 block of Forest Lane in Whitehouse at around 1:41 p.m. Officials said the man was burning plastic household items, a toaster and aerosol cans. He was transported by helicopter to a local hospital for treatment after being issued a Class C Misdemeanor citation for illegal burning. 'Smith County Fire Marshal Chad Hogue reminds residents to never use ignitable liquids when conducting controlled burn,' the Smith County Fire Department said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bank donates money for Smith County's new Firepup costume
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Prosperity Bank has donated $500 to the Smith County Fire Marshal's Office so they can buy a new Firepup costume. Longview FD searching for cause of fire at abandoned structure on Aurel Boulevard Fire departments across the country purchase Firepup costumes, formerly known as Sparky the Fire Dog, which are used to inform children about fire safety. Smith County Fire Marshal Chad Hogue thanked Prosperity Bank for contributing to the $3,395 cost of the costume. Hogue said he hopes the costume can be used during an April event they're planning with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The new costume will also be used during Fire Prevention Month in October, when they'll go to local elementary schools to educate students about fire prevention. Anyone interested in donating toward the cost of the costume can contact the Smith County Fire Marshal's Office at 903-590-2655. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
