Sunrise Beach Fire Department Assists in Containing White Creek Fire in Blanco County

Sunrise Beach, TX - On December 17, the Sunrise Beach Fire Department was called upon to assist the Round Mountain Fire Department in Blanco County with a rapidly expanding brush fire in the 7000 block of Ranch Road 3347. The fire, which initially covered 20 acres, quickly escalated to over 100 acres, necessitating further resources from neighboring Burnet, Gillespie, and Llano counties. Additional support included aerial assistance from STARFlight and heavy ground equipment provided by the Texas Forest Service.

Sunrise Beach Fire Department contributed significantly by deploying 2 brush trucks, 1 water tender, 1 rehab support unit, and 1 command element to the scene. The collective effort led to the successful containment of the White Creek Fire, which was fully controlled at 161 acres. No structures were lost in this incident, highlighting the effectiveness of inter-agency cooperation and swift response.