Woods Fire on SH 322
The Elderville Lakeport VFD responded to SH 322 near Mitchell Lake for the report of a woods fire. Upon arrival, units found a 1/2 acre fire in the wooded area just off of SH 322. Units were able to quickly contain the fire with the use of wildland apparatus and hand tools. No injuries were reported and there did not appear to be any material property damaged by the fire.
Structure Fire Post Oak Rd, Assist Kilgore FD
Elderville Lakeport VFD units were dispatched to assist Kilgore Fire Department, along with Sabine VFD for the report of a Structure Fire. ELVFD Units assisted with fire extinguishment and overhaul. No Injuries were reported at the fire. The fire appears to have been caused by high winds that blew an electric pole down. The cause is under investigation by the Kilgore FD Fire Marshalls Office.
Grass Fire CR 246
Elderville Lakeport VFD Responded to a 1/4 acre grass fire on CR 246 in Rusk County this afternoon. The fire appears to have started from debris burning. Elderville Lakeport VFD units quickly arrived to find the fire mostly contained by the homeowner. Units assisted the property owner by putting water on the perimeter to further contain the fire. No injuries were reported.