Avalon Volunteer Fire Department

04/28/2026

Due to imposing inclement weather we will be opening the dome at the school at 7:15. Please head that way if you need sturdy shelter.

03/22/2026

🔥Elevated-to-critical fire weather conditions are expected to continue as we start the week.

🌾 Dry grasses, 🌡️ warm temperatures, and 🌬️ gusty winds can cause fires to spread quickly after igniting.

01/21/2026

01/19/2026

We have crews on seen with Navarro County. This is the smoke column everyone is seeing.

Grass Fire 🔥 Alert 🚨 1/19/2026

11:25 AM 1/20/2026 Update
BGVFD has revised their estimated acreage to over 100 acres. No additional activity has been noted with this fire, and 100% under control and out as of midnight last night.

6:58 PM - UPDATE
Fire is at containment, with a few mop up operations continuing. Numerous Navarro County VFDs, Ellis County VFDs, Precincts 1 & 4 maintainer / equipment, and other agencies responded to or coordinated reaposne efforts to this fire which is reported to have started due to welding at a location on NW CR 1390. Acreage involved is estimated to be in excess of 50 acres attm. Excellent job by all! This will be our final update on this fire. NCOEM

5:17 PM - UPDATE
Blooming Grove command advises the forward progress of the fire has been stopped thanks to PCT 4 Commissioner Brewer’s maintainer and additional units now on scene. The fire is now at 50% containment and crews are working on fire inside of the fire perimeter.

4:39 PM - UPDATE a large grass fire is ongoing on NW CR 1390 with numerous VFDs on scene and additional departments inbound. Blooming Grove Command advising the fire is approximately 50 acres at this time. Please avoid the area so that emergency response crews can access the fire without issue.

01/02/2026

10:40 am, 1.2.26: There is an elevated risk of brush fires west/southwest of our area today. Though we are not included, we should take this into account as breezy west winds and low dew points can make the environment conducive to quickly starting and spreading fires. Please exercise caution with any outdoor sparks or flames!

12/28/2025

⚠️ HIGH WINDS (SUNDAY) ⚠️

Throughout the day, Sunday (12/28/25), winds will be sustained 15MPH+, gusting to 22MPH+.

❗️By 4-5PM Sunday, winds will increase to 25MPH+ sustained, gusting to 38-43MPH.

With these winds it will be important NOT to be burning outdoors. Burning after winds exceed 23MPH is prohibited by law. Additionally, please secure any loose debris outside to prevent flying objects.

This is the cold front that will be bringing in much colder weather Sunday night into Monday.

11/07/2025

Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire danger as changing weather conditions impact the state. Elevated fire weather conditions are expected today across areas near Amarillo, Childress, and Lubbock.

A large wildfire with moderate resistance to control is possible, particularly in areas with complex terrain near river drainages, where conditions may support more challenging fire behavior.

Nearly 40% of wildfires reported in Texas in the last week were caused by debris burning and equipment use. No precipitation is forecast statewide for the next seven days. Therefore, it is critical to:
🔥Always obey local burn bans and outdoor burning restrictions.
🔥Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark when a burn ban is in place.
🔥Use extreme caution when working outdoors with heavy equipment.
🔥Stay up to date on weather conditions and use extreme caution when performing outdoor activities even if not under a burn ban.

👉Read more: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/elevated-wildfire-risk-expected-across-texas-this-week/

10/23/2025

There will be fire trucks at the school for fire prevention day with the elementary 

07/26/2025

There will be clients shooting Tannerite at the wild acres event center today 

05/28/2025

We are very excited to introduce our new fire truck to the community. BRUSH 1504. This was all in part from a grant received by the Texas Forestry Service and our ESD.