Comanche VFD

09/07/2026

Video from wildland fire Sep 6, 2026 on CR 166 - a lot of mop up. Video contributed by FF Arturo Lombrana

09/07/2026

A little after 11PM, Comanche VFD was dispatched to an iPhone Crash Detection alert. These calls are often accidental, but we always treat them as a real crash until proven otherwise.

On Highway 36 South near the overpass, crews found a heavily damaged vehicle with one occupant. The vehicle had spun out, struck several traffic signs, and came to rest against a utility pole, causing significant damage.

Fortunately, considering the damage, the occupant appeared to have only minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

Comanche EMS, Comanche PD, Comanche County Sheriff’s Office, Texas DPS, CECA, and electric cooperative crews were also on scene.

The first week of September has been extremely busy for us—we handled a call volume in one week that we usually see in an entire month. Through it all, our volunteers continue to show up in strong numbers for every call.

09/06/2026

Comanche VFD responded as mutual aid with Sipe Springs VFD and De Leon VFD for a wildland fire on CR 166. Units were in mop up when another 911 call reported an RV on fire on CR 195 which was not too far from CR 166. Units were quickly sent to RV fire. The RV was traveling on the county road when it caught fire. First unit on scent to RV fire reported it was fully involved and started a wildland fire. One nearby residence was encouraged to evacuate until fire could be contained.

Rising Star VFD and Gorman VFD also responded as well as Comanche County Sheriff’s Office, Comanche County Emergency Management, and Texas DPS troopers.

09/05/2026

11:48 AM Sep 5, 2026 units are back out on HWY 573 for some hot spots and to check the fire break. Numerous hot spots became active as the day heated up and wind picked up. Several snags (dead trees) were also identified and taken down to prevent them from burning and allowing airborne embers to be carried by the wind over the fire line and fire break.

Good work Priddy VFD, Mullin VFD, Energy VFD, Proctor VFD, Gustine VFD along with Comanche VFD.

Comanche County Emergency Management on scene as well.

09/05/2026

Fire Sep 4, 2026 in Comanche County on HWY 573

09/05/2026

Short video from Comanche County fire on HWY 573 Sep 4, 2026

09/05/2026

At 6:16 PM on Sep 4, 2026 Comanche VFD was toned out to respond to a grass fire along the side of HWY 573 near the Mills County line.

Mutual aid was requested as a considerable smoke plume was observed while heading to the fire location.

Additional reports received stated that the fire was on both sides of the highway.

The area is primarily grazing land of native grasses with mesquite trees, cedar trees, oak tree clusters.

Due to the fire conditions and range land involved several departments were requested.

Units from Priddy VFD, Mullin VFD, Gustine VFD, Energy VFD, and Proctor VFD responded.

The fire was contained and all units cleared around 10:30 PM.

Additionally responding was the Comanche County Sheriff’s Office and Comanche County Emergency Management. Comanche County also provided the use of a motor grader.

A private citizen - neighbor to property provided a motor grader.

The cause of the fire appeared to be a boat trailer that became unhitched from the tow vehicle. The trailer was still connected by the safety chains, but the trailer had been dragged some distance creating sparks on the roadway.

09/04/2026

Comanche VFD responded as mutual aid for Gustine VFD today for a major 2 vehicle collision. Comanche VFD was called to assist with extrication. The collision occurred not too far outside of Gustine toward Comanche on State HWY 36. The highway was shut down for several hours while the collision was being investigated.

09/03/2026