Crockett County Fire & EMS

08/30/2026

8/30/26 18:45 Cedar Top Fire Update

This fire was called under control by Chief Martin. All units have cleared for the evening. Total acreage is estimated at 350. The fire will be assess once again in the morning to make sure fire activity continues to dissipate.

08/30/2026

Thank you Elsa Fierro for the Gatorade and water.

08/30/2026

8/30/26 1700 Cedar Top Fire Update:

Crockett Co Fire has four units and twelve firefighters out working this fire today. Fire activity is improving. The firefighters have worked the canyon rims putting out flare-ups and hot spots. Crews will remain on scene a few more hours monitoring some fire activity deep in a canyon with no access.

Message came in from Judge Tambunga to the firefighters. He thanked each and every member that has been working on this wildfire. We appreciate his support, the support of the commissioners, and the support of our community. Your comments and prayers are very appreciated.

08/30/2026

8/30/26 09:45

Cedar Top Fire is beginning to wake up with the decreasing humidity and increase in wind speed. A ground assessment this morning found new access points to get to the eastern edge of the burn area. Units have been dispatched and are enroute to begin working that east flank.

This fire remains on the Jack Baggett Ranch. Assessment this morning found two canyons that were not accessible yesterday. Therefore the size of the fire has been increased to approximately 300 acres.

08/30/2026

8/29/26 20:00. Cedar Top Fire has died down due a rise in humidity. It is currently deep in a couple of canyons with no access.

All units are returning to town. Smoke may continue to show until dark.

We had 6 units with a total of 10 personnel respond. Personnel will return in the morning to continue working this fire.

08/29/2026

8/29/26 | 6:00 PM Update

The Cedar Top Fire is currently estimated at approximately 200 acres. Crews remain on scene, with relief personnel rotating in to support ongoing operations. Firefighters will continue working through the evening.
Thus far, crews have successfully held the fire at three roadway intersections, helping limit its spread. The fire remains primarily confined to steep, deep canyon terrain. We appreciate the continued hard work of all personnel involved and thank the public for their support.

08/29/2026

8/29/26 16:00
Update: Cedar Top Fire.

This fire is currently located on the Jack Bagget Ranch south of Ozona on Highway 163. Crockett County Fire has three brush trucks and the tanker on this fire. Resources have been requested from Texas Forest Service for air assets and hand crews. No known ETA for those assets at this time. Estimated size of this fire is 100 acres as of this update.

08/29/2026

8/29/26 at 13:30 Crockett County Fire is enroute to a grass fire about 12-15 miles south on Highway 163 to the west of road. More updates to come.

08/28/2026

Crockett Co Fire trained with the new forcible entry door prop. Solid work! Great resources.

08/23/2026

🌞Stay safe and stay hydrated💦

The high pressure center will shift towards the east early this week increasing temperatures even more. As a result, additional Heat Advisories and an Extreme Heat Warning will be needed again for tomorrow (Monday) afternoon. Some locations across the Big Country may reach as high as 111 degrees.