Elderville-Lakeport VFD

09/02/2026

We know, we know it rained!

Yes, we’re thankful for every drop we received. Unfortunately, the rainfall was not enough to significantly change our current dry conditions or lift the burn bans.

Both Gregg and Rusk Counties remain under burn bans, and outdoor burning is NOT permitted.

A little rain helps but we’re not out of the woods yet!

09/01/2026

Today at approximately 5:15 PM, the Elderville-Lakeport Fire Department was dispatched to a reported outside fire threatening nearby structures and property.

Upon arrival, crews found approximately two acres of hayfield burning, along with multiple hay bales involved in the fire. Crews immediately began suppression operations to contain the fire and protect nearby property.

After approximately an hour and a half of firefighting operations, the fire was brought under control with assistance from the property owner, Longview Fire Department, and the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Conditions are not getting any better. Even with rain in the forecast, our area remains extremely dry, and the potential for fires to ignite, spread rapidly, and threaten homes and property continues to increase.

08/27/2026

The Elderville-Lakeport Fire Department would like to extend a sincere thank you to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group and Sales Representative T.J. Lewis for their generous donation of bottled water to our department.

With the extreme heat and demanding conditions our firefighters have been working in recently, staying hydrated is critical. This generous donation will be put to good use and is greatly appreciated by all of our members.

08/24/2026

On August 23, 2026, at approximately 10:52 p.m., the Kilgore Fire Department was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the 500 block of Camp Street.

First-arriving units encountered heavy smoke coming from the second story of a two-story residence. Mutual aid was requested, and the Elderville-Lakeport Fire Department responded to assist Kilgore Fire and Kilgore Rescue with firefighting operations.

Due to significant access issues, an aerial device was utilized to knock down the bulk of the fire on the second floor. Once conditions allowed, crews began interior operations and encountered additional challenges, including numerous obstructions and a partial roof collapse that made accessing remaining areas of fire extremely difficult.

After nearly three hours of firefighting and overhaul operations, the fire was completely extinguished.

This short video provides a look at some of the operations from the incident.

We appreciate the hard work and cooperation of all agencies and personnel involved.

08/23/2026

We are tired, folks. It has already been a long weekend, and it’s not over yet.

We are once again urging everyone to avoid ALL outdoor burning and use extreme caution today. Relative humidity is expected to fall back into the mid-20% range, and combined with increasing winds, conditions could support rapid and extreme wildfire behavior.

The sporadic rain we received last night was little more than a tease and had virtually no effect on our overall fire conditions. Vegetation remains extremely dry and ready to burn.

Several departments across the area have already started their day responding to fires, and we anticipate another very busy day for firefighters throughout the region.

08/23/2026

08/22/2026

Units are currently on scene of an approximately 1.5-acre grass fire caused by debris burning.

Firefighters were able to protect and save one structure, two vehicles, and a dog that was inside an outdoor shed.

The Gregg County Sheriff’s Office is also on scene and has issued warnings to the occupants for violating the current burn ban.

08/22/2026

Over the next several hours, we expect winds to increase while relative humidity continues to decrease. These conditions can allow fires to ignite easily, move rapidly, and quickly become difficult to control. We’re already getting reports of several fires in the area that are rapidly moving.

Use extreme caution when discarding ci******es or anything capable of producing a spark.

Report any smoke or fire immediately.

08/18/2026

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08/18/2026

Gregg County is now under a burn ban.

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