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.
Fire blackens 21.5 acres in Jarrell
Nalani Nuylan
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.
Saturday, September 2, 2023
American Plant Food Corporation on fire in Bartlett. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Emergency Services.
Fertilizer Plant in Bartlett destroyed in fire
Nalani Nuylan
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.
Monday, August 21, 2023
Wilco bolsters efforts against wildfires
Nalani Nuylan
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.
Monday, August 7, 2023