Sabinal Volunteer Fire Department

08/19/2026

With El Niño conditions developed and strengthening, "flash drought" or the rapid intensification of drought, has started. This will likely support increased wildfire activity into early fall in some parts of the state.

El Niño conditions don’t always produce the same outcome; however, 2015 and 2023, both strong El Niño years, brought periods of rapidly developed drought and increased wildfire activity to parts of the state.

Between July 1 and October 31, 2015, Texas A&M Forest Service responded to 667 wildfires that burned 98,940 acres. During the same period in 2023, we responded to 1,009 wildfires that burned 111,316 acres.

This year is showing some similarities to those previous patterns, with increasing drought and wildfire occurrence. Our Predictive Services department is closely monitoring weather, drought and vegetation, as these trending conditions can change.

Predictive Services - Texas A&M Forest Service

07/22/2026

Sabinal Fire is out checking our fire hydrants for our ISO Inspection.

07/19/2026

❤️ WE’RE HERE FOR YOU, SABINAL! ❤️

In times like these, neighbors show up for neighbors. From our Uvalde Meat Market family to our friends and neighbors in Sabinal, we want you to know that you are not alone.

Following the recent floods, we’ll be at Sabinal City Park serving FREE sausage wraps to anyone affected, our community members, first responders, volunteers, and all those working tirelessly to help. ❤️

📅 Monday & Tuesday
🫶 July 20th & July 21st
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Sabinal City Park | Sabinal, Texas

Come by, grab a bite, and know that your neighbors in Uvalde are standing beside you.

💙 From Uvalde, with heart. Helping our neighbors in Sabinal. Together, we’re stronger. ❤️

07/19/2026

07/15/2026

TXDOT is reporting

TX 127
RR 187 both North and South of town is closed.
Please exercise EXTREME CAUTION during this on going rain event.

04/13/2026

Uvalde County Commissioners have lifted the ban on outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Uvalde County. Please exercise extreme caution using fire and please report your controlled burn to Uvalde County Dispatch at 830-278-9147. Thank you all and have a great day.

04/09/2026

🚫🔥 Help Prevent Wildfires 🔥

Before burning debris, check for burn bans and outdoor restrictions, and the weather. Dry conditions and high winds can make fires spread fast.

Careless debris burning is the number one cause of human‑caused wildfires in Texas. When in doubt, don’t burn.

🚨 Stay wildfire aware! If you see smoke or a wildfire, call 911 immediately.

For resources: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/wildfire-and-other-disasters/