August 21, 2023 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports that on Sunday, August 20, 2023, a large fire was reported in the Spann's Chapel area off of Highway 96 South. Numerous Fire Departments from Shelby County responded to the area, along with the Texas Forest Service, federal, state, and out of state Fire Departments assisting to battle the massive fire that covered 500 acres.
Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies assisted with traffic control and evacuations of residents that were in high-risk locations, on County Roads 1015, 1021, 1022, and 1026.
This has been an active scene area for several hours with Fire Department personnel attempting to protect structures and contain the fire with the additional uses of aircraft.
With such, the Texas Forest Service advised that 50% of the affected area has been contained as of 9 p.m. last night.
As of 2:50 p.m., Monday Aug. 21, crews are still heavy on scene (on the ground and in air) working to keep the fire under control. The fire is contained at 75 percent and holding at 500 acres.
