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   WISE EYES  11-06-07

Texas Fire Danger

            With the summer rains and now the fall lack of rain, we are in a position that has a high potential for fires.  Natural fuel load is high this year with the growth of the grass and under brush.  State Emergency Management Coordinator Chief Jack Colley has asked that every Texas county take precautions to prevent wildfires.  Chief Colley has listed the potential as critical in most, if not all area of Texas.

        Wise County Commissioners Court will hear a report from Fire Marshal / Emergency Management Coordinator Paul Cunningham at the regular Commissioners meeting on November 19, 2007.  At the court meeting, Cunningham will discuss the potential of a burn ban, as well as the fireworks issue for the sale period of New Years Eve.

        Cunningham is asking that all Wise County citizens take every step possible to keep from starting a wildfire. 

         The information from Chief Colley is being posted on our web site at www.sheriff.co.wise.tx.us if you desire to read through it and see some related photographs concerning the critical situation on lack of rain. Look under press releases.

 David Walker, Sheriff