Weather Incidents

What is a Red Flag Warning? A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger. -If you are allowed to burn in your area, all burn barrels must be covered with a weighted metal cover, with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch. -Do not throw cigarettes or matches out of a moving vehicle. They may ignite dry grass on the side of the road and become a wildfire. -Extinguish all outdoor fires properly. Drown fires with plenty of water and stir to make sure everything is cold to the touch. Dunk charcoal in water until cold. Do not throw live charcoal on the ground and leave it. -Never leave a fire unattended. Sparks or embers can blow into leaves or grass, ignite a fire, and quickly spread. Red Flag Warning issued July 19 at 2:47AM CDT until July 20 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in eff ...

Storms tore through Tyler last night, causing quite a bit of damage. Dozens of fallen trees, and power poles snapped in half, and thousands were left without power. Many homes and vehicles were destroyed as a result of the storm. A few Intersections and roads are still blocked by fallen trees and debris. Intersections without power, usually controlled by traffic lights, are to be considered a 4-way stop. City of Tyler, Texas Government, City of Tyler Police Department, City of Tyler Fire Department, Oncor, and many others have been working around the clock to restore Tyler to normal. Here are just a few pictures of the damage.

After a harsh winter storm hit East Texas bringing sub-freezing temperatures for an extended period of time, the Tyler Fire Department has been faced with an abnormally high incident-load that has kept crews on their trucks for most of the day. Incidents ranging from motor vehicle accidents, technical rescues, commercial/residential fire alarms, to assist the public calls, structure fires, assist EMS and medical calls, all in a single day. While these incidents are not uncommon, to have a high load of any sort of call can be out of the ordinary, and the winter weather is definitely to blame. According to Oncor, at the time of this article, more than 11,000 customers are currently affected by power outages here in Smith County at the time of this posting. Because of this, residents are struggling to keep themselves and their homes warm. Water lines inside the walls are becoming more vulnerable as temperatures decrease and as a result, lines are breaking causing damage and flooding. ...