“Grasses across the state are quickly drying out and are more susceptible to fire ignitions. The fire has currently burned an estimated 9,500 acres, and is only 50 percent contained at this time. The San Saba Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy, Game Warden, County Fire Departments and surrounding agencies have been assisting. "This is our one and only grocery store.". A quick response can help save lives and property. Over the past several days, significant wildfire activity has increased statewide, particularly in central portions of the state, where rainfall has been minimal. City and county officials are trying to arrange for temporary quarters so the store can continue to operate. Copyright 2020 Nexstar Inc. All rights reserved. Jail records indicate Seth Allen Richards was booked into the Bell County Jail at 2:34 a.m. Wednesday. 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Grass wildfires can spread and grow extremely fast. Even something as simple as parking on tall, dry grass can start a wildfire in these conditions.”. San Saba Fire-Rescue is a Volunteer Fire Department dedicated to serving the residents of San Saba County. Dry grass will ignite at 500 degrees within seconds of contacting a hot surface, and the exhaust and catalytic converter on vehicles can reach temperatures of 1200–1600 degrees or more, igniting the grass underneath. Over the past several days, significant wildfire activity has increased statewide, particularly in central portions of the state where rainfall has been minimal. A 24-year-old Bruceville man is being held on multiple charges out of two counties following and early Wednesday morning incident in which five people had to be assisted in getting out of a house they were being held in. To prevent wildfires when operating a vehicle, follow these tips: If a wildfire is spotted, immediately contact local authorities. 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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 1:45 pm Update Monday – According to Texas A&M Forest Service Incident Command, the Mays Fire near the San Saba/McCulloch County line is estimated to be 8,000 acres and 20% contained. The fire ignited on Aug. 1, approximately 16 miles east of Brady, as the result of an individual parking and idling their vehicle over tall, dry grass. Accelerated drying of vegetation has elevated the potential for new wildfire starts. San Saba, with about 2,600 residents, is county seat of San Saba County, where 5,841 people live. The fire has […] Many of the recent wildfire starts have been attributed to humans and their activities—such as debris burning—and are preventable. San Saba: Loss of town’s only grocery store ‘devastating’, Texas nurse, ex-boyfriend die in murder suicide, Missing Texas woman found dead six days after she disappeared, Cowboys practice canceled after strength coach experiences medical emergency, Central Texas shooting victim dies, son jailed, Central Texas county judge will pay $1,000 fine for violating his own stay-at-home order, Texans still can’t buy liquor in Walmart after U.S. Supreme Court rejects bid, Texas toddler killed, boy hurt during shooting; parents not home at time, Post shared by area community Facebook groups sparks spontaneous spirit of giving. 1.1K likes. One of the main causes of grass fires is driving and parking over tall, dry grass. The fire could not have come at a worse time. The fire ignited on August 1 – approximately 16 miles east of Brady, Texas – as the result of an individual parking and idling their vehicle over tall, dry grass. State and local resources have responded to 55 fires, which have burned 11,607 acres. Firefighters from across the state are battling the still-growing, human-caused Mays Fire in San Saba and McCulloch Counties that was ignited by a motorist.. Over the past seven days, state and local resources have responded to 55 fires that have burned 11,607 acres. “Numerous out-of-state resources are currently in Texas working together with state personnel to contain wildfires that are burning statewide,” said Rogers. For more information, you can view our previous story here. Many of the recent wildfire starts have been attributed to humans and their activities—such as debris burning—and are preventable. According to Les Rogers, Texas A&M Forest Service chief of fire operations, state wildland firefighters have been very busy responding to the increase in wildfire activity across Texas. Make sure chains are secure and not dragging. "It's very devastating," resident Jana Lackey said. Firefighters from across the state are battling the still-growing, human-caused Mays Fire in San Saba and McCulloch counties. Residents were already struggling to keep their pantries stocked with essentials amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Temple Police confirm a 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in the weekend shooting death of Clayton Pratt. SAN SABA, TX — San Saba Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at a local store early Friday morning. Grass wildfires can spread and grow extremely fast. The fire was reported at about 1 a.m. Friday at Lowe’s Grocery at 1204 West Wallace in San Saba, and the blaze gutted the building and left it a pile of ash. To prevent wildfires when operating a vehicle, follow these tips: If a wildfire is spotted, immediately contact local authorities. McLennan County deputies and Bruceville Eddy police had gone to the home in the 300 block of Forest Creek Lane about 2:00 a.m. in regard to an assault. Sources: San Saba Sheriff’s Office, Texas A&M Forest Service. SAN SABA, Texas – Firefighters from across the state are battling the still-growing, human-caused Mays Fire in San Saba and McCulloch Counties. The store is the only grocery store in San Saba other … A San Saba County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher said Lowe’s was the only store in town with fresh produce and meat, but there is a Dollar General where some goods are available. Click for a hub of Extension resources related to the current COVID-19 situation. SAN SABA, Texas – Firefighters from across the state are battling the still-growing, human-caused Mays Fire in San Saba and McCulloch Counties.
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