Harrison County ESD 3 Fire Rescue

09/06/2026

08/17/2026

KMHT has organized a hydration drive for area firefighters. Thank you to our listeners for asking us to do this! You can drop off donations for our local firefighters at KMHT this week & next; all donations will go to our local City & VFDs! Tristan Lundy has also organized a drive on Monday from 3-6 pm at the Waskom VFD; be sure to get involved.

08/17/2026

Wildfire near FM 2625 prompts emergency water conservation efforts; second fire extinguished near Marshall Leigh Road:

A wildfire has been reported in Harrison County along FM 2625. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is currently estimated at approximately five acres and remains 0% contained. Numerous departments, including ESD 3, ESD 4, Elysian Fields VFD, and the Texas Forest Service, are on the scene. Fire Marshal Jamie McConnell says the blaze is near a deer camp.

The fire has prompted emergency conservation measures for customers of the Blocker Crossroads Water System.

According to a notice issued Sunday afternoon, BCWS is under emergency water conservation efforts as crews battle the fire. Customers may experience low or no water pressure, discolored water, or other service disruptions.

The water system says it will issue a boil advisory once water service is restored, and it will remain in effect until further notice.

Firefighters from ESD 3 and Woodlawn Fire responded to another smaller fire today near Marshall Leigh Road. That fire has been extinguished, but firefighters remain on the scene. McConnell said that the fire had smoldered back to life after initially being extinguished last week.

📷James Runnels; Fire near Marshall Leigh Rd.

07/23/2026

LOWES KEEPING FIREFIGHTERS HYDRATED IN THE HEAT.

big shout out to Lowes In Marshall Texas for the bottle Water Gatorade donation to ESD 3 Fire Rescue. The Firefighters thank you.

01/01/2026

Second fire of the year - same day - same story.