La Casita volunteer Fire Dept

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

Update to the grass fire behind La Grulla HS. Upon arrival, at location it was determined that the fire was on federal property and proper agencies were notified. With the assistance of Department of Interior(DOI) wildland fighters, along with La Grulla Vfd a strategy plan was set up and a back burn operation was conducted. A total of 509 acres were burned to prevent further advancement of the fire. The fire is no threat to any structures and it will keep on burning throughout this morning. Wildland firefighters are at location and will be monitoring the fire throughout the night. We would like to thank Starr County Precinct #3 Commissioner Eleazar Velasquez and La Grulla City Commissioner Sergio Contreras for providing assistance in this fire. Further updates will be provided throughout the day if any major changes occur. No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported. Thank u, everyone who assisted yesterday fire.🙏🙏

09/30/2026

🌧️Due to the upcoming weather forecast, we will be giving away sandbags to help our residents prepare.

📅 Tomorrow – September 30, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 La Casita Volunteer Fire Department
6456 FM-1430, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

🟤 5 sandbags per household
🟤 10 sandbags per commercial property
🛠️ Build-Your-Own Sandbags – Sand and bags will be available for you to fill.

🪪 Must bring a valid ID.

We encourage residents and businesses to prepare ahead of the anticipated weather. Please share this information with your family, friends, and neighbors. Stay safe, Starr County! 🌧️🙏

09/30/2026

La Casita fire dept, la grulla fire department are currently working a grass fire south of la grulla high school. No immediate danger to any structure at the moment.

09/27/2026

On September 26,2026 at approximately 130pm we were called out for assistance from San Isidro vfd for a grass fire 5miles west on FM 2686 from La Gloria near Las Islas ranch. Upon arrival, two near by structures were threatened by the fire. With coordinated efforts from San Isidro, La Casita, La Rosita, Rio Grande City, Sullivan City Fire Depts. Along with Texas Forest Service(TFS), Texas Department Of Public Safety, Texas Department Of Transportation(TxDOT) Starr County Sheriffs Dept. Starr County DA's office and Starr County Precint #4 road hands. The fire was contained at approximately 530pm...No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported. Thank u, and stay safe everyone!!🙏🙏

09/21/2026

09/17/2026

On 9-16-26 at approximately 439pm we were called out for assistance from San Isidro VFD For a grass fire on Las Brisas Rd off FM 755. With the assistance from several county and state resources we were able to contain the fire at approximately 9pm. Stay safe everyone!!!

09/12/2026

On September 11, 2026 At approximately 5pm La Casita Fire Dept. Received a call for assistance 2 miles East on Military rd East from The city of La Grulla for a 30 year old female that was on top of the border wall and could not be brought down for her safety. With coordinated efforts from La Grulla VFD, Sullivan City VFD, Starr County Sheriffs Dept and our Starr County Telecommunications Officers, the female was brought down to safety. She was treated on scene and was turned over to proper authorities. A Huge shout out to Canales Tree Treaming Company for the rapid response with a Man lift.. Again, thank u all for your hard.. Stay safe everyone!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏