August 14, 2023 - Over the week of August 6th through 12th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 4 calls. Here’s a summary of the weeks events. 

Sunday night at 9:12pm a page was received for a person feeling nauseous and sick at a residence on Stone Street. The JVFD medical team responded with Allegiance EMS to help the patient.

August 10, 2023 - State Highway 7 (SH7) East at the intersection of State Loop 500 (SL 500) was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Friday, August 4, 2023.

August 8, 2023 — Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the State Wildfire Preparedness Level to Level 4 due to the recent increase in wildfire activity across the state and the growing potential for wildfires to become more severe, making them harder to control.

“The decision to move to a Preparedness Level 4 indicates that the complexity of wildfires across Texas is increasing to where they require more time, personnel and equipment to contain and put out,” said Wes Moorehead, Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Chief.

Severe Drought Conditions Continue
Sabine National Forest, Indian Mounds Wilderness 

August 6, 2023 - Two victims were discovered following a house fire on the night of Saturday, August 5, 2023, off FM 2140.