Beckville Volunteer Fire Department

09/16/2026

Per the Texas A&M Forest Service:

A fire weather trigger is forecasted for Friday and Saturday, meaning situations will be ripe for fires to start and spread quickly due to forecasted dry and windy weather.

We are under a burn ban. Please report fires to 9-1-1.

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Incident Report 9/10/2026:

At approximately 5:50 pm the Beckville Fire Department responded to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 149 and County Road 259. One occupant was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. The roadway was closed for a period to allow to cleanup.

09/08/2026

BOIL NOTICE!

09/03/2026

While our area received some rainfall from the tropical storm, we are unfortunately still under a burn ban. Please refrain from burning!

08/28/2026

Despite some recent rainfall, flash drought conditions continue across the entire Four State Region. As a result, much of the region is under a Burn Ban at this time. The wildfire threat will continue with no significant rainfall expected through the first week of September.

08/27/2026

Unfortunately it appears we missed the rain last night. We are still under a burn ban and looks like we will be for the foreseeable future. Fire danger is steadily increasing, report any smoke or fire to 9-1-1.

08/21/2026

FIRST ALERT! EXTREME HEAT WARNING has been issued for the southern half of the ArkLaTex today. Feels like temperatures in the warning area will be as high as 115 this afternoon! Take it easy in this dangerous heat.

08/17/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Danger Statement for much of East Texas, including Harrison County, due to hot, dry and windy conditions.

Counties included are:

Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur and Wood.

Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning and use extreme caution with any activity that could create sparks or flames. This includes welding, dragging chains, parking vehicles on dry grass and improperly discarding ci******es.

With temperatures climbing into the upper 90s and low 100s across the region, vegetation continues to dry out, increasing wildfire risk.

Anyone who spots smoke or a wildfire should immediately call 911.

08/16/2026

On Sunday at 1:10 pm the Beckville Fire Department responded to a wildfire on Private Road 691. Units arrived on scene to find a one acre fire burning in thin grass and under brush. Units were able to stop forward progression with help from the Texas A&M Forest Service. Forest Service units contained the fire with their dozer and continue mop up operations with a TIFMAS Engine crew.

Several county fire departments are currently fighting fires this afternoon. As we enter into a critical fire danger period this week, please report any smoke or fire by calling 9-1-1. The Texas A&M Forest Service has deployed additional resources to our area for assistance.