Texas Fire Departments have responded to hundreds of fires in various locations throuought the state for the last few weeks. Extreme drought conditions, combined with extreme wind. Have compunded the difficulty.

Area Fire Departments, along with Texas Forest Service, and Forest Service Crews from other states have worked dilligently along with support from Law Enforcement, and Private individuals and businesses. To evacuate people, protect homes, and contain the fires. Fires have been ranging from hundreds to several thousands of acres.  Crews have been working around the clock to accomplish the tasks involved with such large scale incidents.

The efforts of the fire department have been selfless, tireless, and seemingly never ending for some departments. These efforts have not gone unnoticed as citizens of the communities have come out in force to support their departments by bringing Water, Gatorade, Snacks, Food, Wet Wipes and even money for fuel. All of which has been greatly appreciated by the Firefighters who are receiving the generous donations.

 Though the donations are truly appreciated, with such and inflow of food and drinks, many departments are more than supplied with these items. And as such, many are requesting monetary donations to pay for fuel and tires, and other equipment used or damaged in the fighting of these fires.

If you would like to find a way to help you can:

Click Here for a list of Fire Deparments and How to Contact them to assist as compiled by KETK.

Click Here for a list of Fire Deparments and How to Contact them to assist as compiled by CBS Channel 19.

Click Here for a list of Fire Deparments and How to Contact them to assist as compiled by KNUE 101.5.

Elderville Lakeport Firemen responded late Wednesday evening for a woods fire on FM 2906 near Easton. The fire was near a natural gas site along with a tank battery that were not involved in the fire. As shown on the map the fire was approximately 11.19 Acres.

According to this map, published by the Texas Forest Service there are 249 counties in texas that are under a burning ban. As you can see, this encompases almost the entire state of texas. All of Northeast Texas is currently under a burn ban. To see the limitations of your areas burn ban, check with your local county. With the lack of rain, and drought conditions, it is definitely not recommended to burn. If you see fire, or accidentally start a fire be sure to call 911 from a safe location as soon as you can so that firefighters can get there as quickly as possible. We at Elderville Lakeport VFD, appreciate your cooperation with the burn ban while we deal with this extreme weather.