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Wildfires
Church group provides sheds for area fire victims
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 |
Months after wildfires burned some Spicewood homes to ashes, victims are receiving something in addition to a place to sleep, clothes and food. They are getting a secure place for their salvaged belongings.
Spicewood wildfire survivors in need
Sunday, November 20, 2011 |
The Spicewood area and its residents were hit hard during the September 2011 wildfires.
Lightning sparks Alamo fire
Thursday, October 6, 2011 |
The Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled lightning as the cause of a 150-acre brush fire Sept. 27 that laid waste to set buildings from “The Alamo” off Hamilton Pool Road.
Fire fundraiser full of ‘angels’
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 |
The Spicewood community is continuing efforts to help out neighbors who have been affected by the Pedernales-Spicewood wildfire.
‘Alamo’ fire nearly contained
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
Firefighters may have the “Alamo” fire contained by tonight.
PFD auxiliary, union to host benefit
Sunday, September 25, 2011
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Pedernales FD Auxiliary and the Pedernales Professional Firefighters Association (IAFF Local 4820 Union Members) will hold a BBQ/Music fundraiser Oct. 1 to assist the Pedernales Fire Department.
Residents regroup, wary of possible flare ups
Thursday, September 15, 2011 |
As firefighters corral icy-hearted wildfires, Spicewood and Steiner Ranch residents are moving from victimization to survival.
Fire near apartments doused quickly
Thursday, September 15, 2011 |
Lake Travis Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire that was sparked Monday around 1:30 p.m. on RR 620 near the Falconhead Apartments and close to two Lake Travis Independent School District campuses.
UPDATE: Brush fire contained
Monday, September 12, 2011
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A brush fire that ignited today near Falconhead Apartments and two Lake Travis ISD schools has been contained, according to Marco Alvarado, the communications director for the school district.
Steiner Ranch fire is contained
Saturday, September 10, 2011 |
Lake Travis Fire Rescue Assistant Chief John Durham said Steiner Ranch subdivision wildfire is now contained.