Williamson County Emergency Management

A grass fire named Rock Quarry consumes 21 acres of land near Jarrell on Friday, September 1. More than 20 organizations helped fight the fire. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

A grass fire named Rock Quarry consumes 21 acres of land near Jarrell on Friday, September 1. More than 20 organizations helped fight the fire. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Fire blackens 21.5 acres in Jarrell

Nalani Nuylan
Saturday, September 2, 2023
A grass fire caused by a vehicle fire burned an estimated 21 acres in Jarrell Friday afternoon. According to the Texas A&M Wildfire Service, the fire is now 100 percent contained.  The Interstate 35 southbound frontage road was closed during the fire from Ronald Reagan Boulevard to County Road 143.
American Plant Food Corporation on fire in Bartlett. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Emergency Services.

American Plant Food Corporation on fire in Bartlett. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Emergency Services.

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Fertilizer Plant in Bartlett destroyed in fire

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, August 21, 2023
The American Plant Food Corporation fertilizer facility — located at 9901 State Highway 95 in Bartlett — caught fire because of a chemical spill Sunday, August 20, at 9:38 p.m.

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Wilco bolsters efforts against wildfires

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, August 7, 2023
The Williamson County Fire Chief’s Association has adopted the Williamson County Wildfire Task Force Regional Procedure as a way to streamline requests for additional resources during active wildfires in the county.
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