March 15, 2022 - At 4:30pm on March 13, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a grass and woods fire down County Road 3801 in Joaquin, Texas. The fire had began in a burn pile and spread through a field and into the wooded area behind a few residences. The Joaquin VFD responded to the call with 3 brush trucks and a tanker truck for added water supply.
Also utilized at this scene was a drone provided by Precinct 3 Constable, Roy Cheatwood. The drone helped the firefighters find hot spots in the tree line with its infrared camera.
After a lengthy fight with the fire in the woods the firemen were able to cut off most of the spread. The Texas Forest Service was called in and once on the scene they declared the fire contained.
The Joaquin VFD would like to caution anyone who is planning to do any outdoor burning to never leave a fire unattended and if possible keep a source of water, like a garden hose, close by to catch any flames that may get outside of the intended burning area.
