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threeplusfire) wrote2011-09-04 11:10 pm
threeplusfire) wrote2011-09-04 11:10 pm
from ynn tonight
http://austin.ynn.com/content/top_stories/280309/travis-co--responders-work-double-time-to-battle-heavy-blazes
Several representatives from local emergency services agencies gathered Sunday night to provide an update on the wildfires in Travis County.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the numbers:
• Three firefighters were injured battling blazes in Travis County Sunday, all of them minor.
• At least 25 homes have burned in Steiner Ranch and two homes in Pflugerville.
• Five ambulances are on the scene of every fire location, making sure firefighters are well-hydrated.
• Travis County EMS has not experienced an increase in call volume from among residents affected by the fires.
• Fires in Pedernales and Steiner Ranch are still burning. All resources are currently in use.
• Fire teams from other areas are helping to fight all Travis County fires.
• Officials are bracing for the situation to worsen as dry and windy conditions continue Monday.
• Shelters are available for evacuees at the Briarcliff Community Center, Vandegrift High School, Henderickson High School, Bastrop Middle School and Smithville Recreation.
• Evacuees are asked to take medications and pets with them.
• All emergency responders stress for homeowners who have been asked to evacuate to please leave their residence immediately.
Several representatives from local emergency services agencies gathered Sunday night to provide an update on the wildfires in Travis County.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the numbers:
• Three firefighters were injured battling blazes in Travis County Sunday, all of them minor.
• At least 25 homes have burned in Steiner Ranch and two homes in Pflugerville.
• Five ambulances are on the scene of every fire location, making sure firefighters are well-hydrated.
• Travis County EMS has not experienced an increase in call volume from among residents affected by the fires.
• Fires in Pedernales and Steiner Ranch are still burning. All resources are currently in use.
• Fire teams from other areas are helping to fight all Travis County fires.
• Officials are bracing for the situation to worsen as dry and windy conditions continue Monday.
• Shelters are available for evacuees at the Briarcliff Community Center, Vandegrift High School, Henderickson High School, Bastrop Middle School and Smithville Recreation.
• Evacuees are asked to take medications and pets with them.
• All emergency responders stress for homeowners who have been asked to evacuate to please leave their residence immediately.