Wills Point Fire Department

The burn ban for Van Zandt County has been lifted effective March 13, 2026.

While outdoor burning may resume where permitted, please remember that many areas are still wet and soft from recent weather. If a fire gets out of control, these conditions could make it difficult for emergency vehicles to reach the scene.

Please use caution when burning and keep the following in mind:

Burn only where permitted by local and state regulations

Keep fires attended at all times by a responsible adult

Have water or firefighting tools readily available

Fully extinguish all fires before leaving the area

Be mindful that emergency responders must be able to access your property if needed

Thank you for helping keep our community safe.

Last night’s flooding brought multiple calls for assistance throughout the Wills Point district, ranging from stranded vehicles to rescuing residents from homes affected by high water.

We would like to extend a special thank you to the surrounding Van Zandt County departments that responded to assist, as well as those that reached out and made contact to ensure we had enough resources on hand. The willingness to support each other in times of need is what makes our emergency response community so strong.

We would also like to give special recognition to the Van Zandt County Dispatchers. Despite an already busy night, they provided major assistance to our crews and supported us throughout the night.

- Asst Chief Crain

Edgewood Fire Department, - Wills Point Police Department, Myrtle Springs Volunteer Fire Department, Whitton Volunteer Fire Department, South Van Zandt Fire Department, Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office

Reminder: Van Zandt County is currently under a Burn Ban.