FIRE MARSHAL NEWS REPORTS
June 13, 2011 - County's disaster declaration, ban on fireworks extended
June 10, 2011 - County Judge signs Declaration of Disaster banning the sale and use of fireworks
June 10, 2011 - Bexar County's Declaration of Local State of Disaster
June 10, 2011 - Governor Rick Perry's letter extending the Disaster Declaration through July 5th, 2011
June 07, 2011 - Two types of aerial fireworks banned ahead of July 4th holiday
Jan 27, 2011 - Update on Fatal Fire in South Bexar County
Dec 30, 2010 - Fire marshal offers safety tips for fireworks use
Dec 29, 2010 - Fire Marshals investigators make multiple arson arrests
Dec 07, 2010 - Bexar County under outdoor burn ban
Oct 28, 2010 - Red Flag warning means no outdoor burning
Sept 13, 2010 - Fire Marshal lifts burn ban for unincorporated areas
Aug 31, 2010 - Arrest made in explosive devices case
Aug 24, 2010 - Outdoor burning banned in unincorporated Bexar
June 15, 2010 - Fireworks sales season begins June 24
May 14, 2010 - Fire marshal's investigators arrest former firefighter
Dec 31, 2009 - High wind gusts dangerous for personal fireworks use
Dec 29, 2009 - Fire danger still exists despite rain
Dec 18, 2009 - Fireworks selling period begins Sunday
Oct 02, 2009 - Outdoor burning not recommended today
Sept 22, 2009 - Outdoor burning now allowed, guidelines provided
Aug 13, 2009 - Bexar County Fire Marshal resigns, assistant fire marshal to assume duties
July 14, 2009 - Arson investigators have arrested three suspects in fire at Somerset Junior High
June 26, 2009 - Eighth fireworks 'safe area' added for Fourth of July holiday
June 23, 2009 - Judge Wolff signs disaster declaration, restricts sale and use of fireworks
Feb 10, 2009 - County under outdoor burn ban for 90 days
Dec 31, 2008 - County fireworks hotline for unincorporated Bexar County only
Dec 30, 2008 - County activates hotline for New Year's holiday
Dec 16, 2008 - Gov. Perry extends Bexar County fireworks ban
Dec 11, 2008 - Fireworks ban will not affect professional, commercial displays on New Year's Eve
Dec 10, 2008 - County Judge Nelson Wolff signs disaster declaration, bans use and sale of fireworks
Nov 26, 2008 - Bexar County under burn ban until February
Nov 13, 2008 - Judge Wolff signs second disaster declaration, bans outdoor burning
Nov 06, 2008 - Outdoor burning in unincorporated Bexar prohibited for seven days
Aug 22, 2008 - Ban on outdoor burning lifted
July 08, 2008 - Update on Fourth of July fire activity
July 02, 2008 - Fireworks restrictions to stay in place despite rain
July 01, 2008 - County is ready for July Fourth weekend, enforcement of fireworks ban
June 30, 2008 - Gov. Perry extends disaster declaration again, fire danger continues
June 26, 2008 - Bexar County's disaster declaration extended through July 4
June 24, 2008 - Judge Wolff asks for extension of disaster declaration
June 23, 2008 - Fireworks ban takes effect at midnight
June 18, 2008 - Fireworks vendors update safe area locations
June 13, 2008 - Commissioners Court to consider fireworks ban
June 03, 2008 - Two types of aerial fireworks banned for July fireworks season
May 27, 2008 - Prohibitions on outdoor burning approved by Commissioners
March 14, 2008 - Burn ban still in effect
February 29, 2008 - Investigators with Fire Marshal's Office make arson arrests
January 07, 2008 - Commissioners to get briefing on New Year's Eve brush fires
April 24, 2007 - Commissioner Rodriguez Receives 500 Smoke Alarms for Precinct 1
February 12, 2007 - Firefight Resumes in Helotes Today
February 05, 2007 - Firefighting Operations to Resume Tuesday in Helotes
January 30, 2007 - Helotes Fire Info Available Online
January 20, 2007 - Private Water Wells Affected Due to Helotes Fire
January 18, 2007 - Fire Fighting Mode Turns to Smoke Suppression Due to Water Concerns
January 15, 2007 - Fire Fighting Operations Continue Despite Weather
January 12, 2007 - Fire Fighting Team Ready for Weekend Effort
January 12, 2007 - Red Cross Opens Shelter for Helotes Fire
January 11, 2007 - Potential For Increased Smoke on Saturday
January 10, 2007 - Air Quality Info Now Available Online
January 07, 2007 - TCEQ Releases Initial Air Quality Data
January 06, 2007 - County Activites EOC to Coordinate Brush Fire Response Planning
January 06, 2007 - Health Department Addresses Ongoing Health Concers Regarding Helotes Fire
January 05, 2007 - County Provides Temporary Shelter to Those Suffering Health Effects from Helotes Fire
December 28, 2006 - Red Cross Opens Shelter to Assist Those Affected by Helotes Fire
December 13, 2006 - Notice Regarding Restricted Fireworks
October 30, 2006 - ATF Determines Arson to be Cause of Parrish & Co. Fire
October 26, 2006 - County VFDs and Fire Marshal Respond to Parrish & Co. Fire
August 24, 2006 - Fire Marshal Investigation Press Conf.