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Travis County Fire Rescue

@tc_fire_rescue

TCFR is an Emergency Service District that provides fire, rescue and EMS services to southeast Travis County.

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Light brush alarm in southeast Travis County under control - crew are mopping up. No injuries and was likely caused by a spark from machinery.

Light brush alarm in southeast Travis County under control - crew are mopping up. No injuries and was likely caused by a spark from machinery.
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Grass fire on 130 just north of Lockhart is under control - expect short traffic delay as traffic is reduced to one lane in both directions.

Grass fire on 130 just north of Lockhart is under control - expect short traffic delay as traffic is reduced to one lane in both directions.
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Reported structure fire on cotton gin and Hwy 21 was a rubbish fire - not a structure fire. Crews have reduced the alarm and extinguishing the fire.

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TCFR, AFD and StarFlight on scene of an approx 20 acre brush fire in southeast Travis County. Generally contained forward progress - working on the back side of the fire now. No threat to homes at this time. Austin Fire Dept Travis County Emergency Services

TCFR, AFD and StarFlight on scene of an approx 20 acre brush fire in southeast Travis County. Generally contained forward progress - working on the back side of the fire now. No threat to homes at this time. <a href="/austinfiredept/">Austin Fire Dept</a> <a href="/TravisCountyES/">Travis County Emergency Services</a>
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Light brush alarm on Eilers Road is under control and in mop up - approx 1/2 acre fire due to dry grass and mower. No structures damaged.

Light brush alarm on Eilers Road is under control and in mop up - approx 1/2 acre fire due to dry grass and mower. No structures damaged.
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Brush fire on Richard’s Drive east of ABIA is under control with no structures lost and 13.6 acres burned. No injuries. Cause was a control burn that got out of hand. TCFR and AFD crews are beginning to clear. Austin Fire Dept

Brush fire on Richard’s Drive east of ABIA is under control with no structures lost and 13.6 acres burned. No injuries. Cause was a control burn that got out of hand. TCFR and AFD crews are beginning to clear. <a href="/austinfiredept/">Austin Fire Dept</a>
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TCFR and AFD have brought the Brush Alarm on FM 812 under control. 2.4 acres with no buildings damaged though 1 or 2 were slightly threatened. No injuries - cause was likely outdoor burning. Austin Fire Dept

TCFR and AFD have brought the Brush Alarm on FM 812 under control. 2.4 acres with no buildings damaged though 1 or 2 were slightly threatened. No injuries - cause was likely outdoor burning. <a href="/austinfiredept/">Austin Fire Dept</a>
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The brushfire on FM 2001 has been extinguished - fire is in mop up - no structures lost - little over an acre burn - caused by fireworks. Units will be clearing shortly.

The brushfire on FM 2001 has been extinguished - fire is in mop up - no structures lost - little over an acre burn - caused by fireworks. Units will be clearing shortly.
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#TCFR crews continue to prepare for brush season! 🚒🚜🔥 Crews are training hard in the new dozer to help contain wildfires faster and keep our community safe.

#TCFR crews continue to prepare for brush season! 🚒🚜🔥 Crews are training hard in the new dozer to help contain wildfires faster and keep our community safe.
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Fire on Lytton Line - 10 + acres with no injuries or blds damaged. The fire was caused by burning during a burn ban. TCFR was assisted by STAR Flight, Dale FD, and TFS. Fire is under control and crews will be working to get it 100% contained. Travis County Emergency Services Texas A&M Forest Service

Fire on Lytton Line - 10 + acres with no injuries or blds damaged. The fire was caused by burning during a burn ban. TCFR was assisted by STAR Flight, Dale FD, and TFS. Fire is under control and crews will be working to get it 100% contained. <a href="/TravisCountyES/">Travis County Emergency Services</a> <a href="/TXForestService/">Texas A&M Forest Service</a>
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Sh 130 and fm 812 auto fire - expect delays going southbound - one lane open. We are letting the gasoline burn out of this generator rather than put it out and let it drip everywhere going down the road when this gets hauled off. We are sorry this is taken so long to open the

Sh 130 and fm 812 auto fire - expect delays going southbound - one lane open. We are letting the gasoline burn out of this generator rather than put it out and let it drip everywhere going down the road when this gets hauled off. We are sorry this is taken so long to open the
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TCFR Welcomes new position and new leadership - Deputy Fire Chief Thayer Smith Travis County Fire Rescue is proud to announce the appointment of Thayer Smith as our new Deputy Fire Chief. This important milestone follows an extensive statewide search that drew 35 applicants,

TCFR Welcomes new position and new leadership - Deputy Fire Chief Thayer Smith

Travis County Fire Rescue is proud to announce the appointment of Thayer Smith as our new Deputy Fire Chief.

This important milestone follows an extensive statewide search that drew 35 applicants,
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Vehicle rescue on Wolfe Lane - all four patients have been removed being evaluated by EMS and Star Flight - Wolf Lane between Pierce and 71 is currently shut down expect delays ATCEMS

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We are incredibly grateful to Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative for surprising several of our fire stations with Thanksgiving meals and for their generous donation. Gestures like this are not about recognition but rather a shared commitment to community. Bluebonnet keeps our homes

We are incredibly grateful to Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative for surprising several of our fire stations with Thanksgiving meals and for their generous donation. Gestures like this are not about recognition but rather a shared commitment to community. Bluebonnet keeps our homes