Potosi Volunteer Fire Department

You might have seen the billowing black smoke throughout Abilene this afternoon. At approximately 2:30PM Potosi Volunteer Fire Department was toned out for an unknown fire. Upon arrival, it was observed to be an unauthorized burn of illegal items including tires, furniture, mattresses, oil cans, & brush. Although Taylor County is not currently in a burn ban, there is a list of prohibited items that you cannot burn. Please be extremely mindful when attempting to burn any piles in or around your property. Failing to adhere to the law can and often results in fines from the TCEQ as well as the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.

We remained on scene for approximately two hours so we could allow the amount of items to burn to a manageable load. With tires especially, the amount of water it requires to extinguish it can be astronomical. Thankfully with the amount of rain we have received so far this year, the fire was able to be contained and posed no further threat to any other surrounding homes or property. If you are planning on having a controlled burn, please notify the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office at (325)674-1301 and give us a head’s up at (325)692-2662.

Effective immediately the ban on outdoor burning has been lifted. Please notify the Taylor County Sheriff's Office at 325-674-1300 before performing any outdoor burning. Please to use caution and have adequate safeguards in place when conducting any burns.

BIG shout out to Abilene Wrecker Service for coming to the rescue today!

Even our mighty 5 ton brush truck needed a little “tow-tactical assistance” (we’re calling it training, yeah…training 😂). When horsepower meets “oops,” Justin was there quick, fast, & in a hurry to get it back to our station.

We handle fires…they handle everything else.
🔥➡️🚚 Thanks again for the save!