Escobares Volunteer Fire Dept.

04/10/2022

04/06/2022

Hot enough for you??? As of 3:00 p.m., temperatures have sored to over 100 degrees in most areas. Looks like inflation has hit the temperature market.

{Updated at 3:07 p.m. Wednesday}

04/06/2022

Critical fire weather conditions are forecast this afternoon for Deep South Texas. Here are some tips to help prevent a wildfire: Secure any tow chains so they aren't near the ground; sparks from tow chains along the pavement could ignite a wildfire in roadside grasses. Avoid parking in tall grasses as the hot underside of the car could also cause a fire to start.

03/20/2022

🚨TEXAS: High fire danger🚨

🔥Avoid causing sparks
🗣Listen to local officials
🪟If evacuating, seal home access points (windows/doors/vents) to protect against embers
🪴Clear patios/porches
🧑‍🚒Connect hoses to help firefighters

Wildfire Resources: https://www.tdem.texas.gov/disasters/2022-march-wildfires



🚨Texas: Hay peligro de incendios🚨

🔥Evite causar chispas
🗣Siga avisos de autoridades
🪟Si va a evacuar: evite que entren brasas a su casa sellando puertas y ventanas
🪴Despeje su patio
🚰Deje mangueras conectadas

Para información: https://www.tdem.texas.gov/disasters/2022-march-wildfires

01/15/2022

11/11/2021

09/12/2021

Tropical Storm has just formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico. It will track north towards the Texas coast brining up to a 5-10 inches of rain to coastal Texas and SW Louisiana. Most of the Texas coast may see storm surge up tp 4 feet. Winds are expected to peak near 65 mph. At this time, Nicholas is not expected to become a hurricane, but we will monitor future forecasts. Landfall is expected Tuesday. Track in depth with the Hurricane Tracker App at www.hurrtracker.com

09/03/2021

Starr County Judge Eloy Vera and the Commissioners’ Court ask for residents to read the following burn ban adopted by the Commissioners’ Court. The ban is an initiative to keep all Starr County residents safe. We have had several fires which have resulted in homes, cars and other property lost. Rural areas of Starr County are very vulnerable at this time and any type of fire can create extensive fire damage. We encourage everyone to be very vigilant of their surroundings to ensure residents’ safety during our current severe drought conditions.

09/02/2021

Another round of Toasty Texas Temperatures today! Heat index values, or "feels like" temperatures of 105-110 degrees are expected this afternoon. The sea breeze may kick up some isolated thunderstorms for relief later this morning and afternoon.