Smith County Fire Report

TYLER — According to information released by the Smith County Fire Marshal’s office, as of midday Tuesday, all fires were contained and controlled. According to KETK, that included a grass fire that broke out Tuesday morning on Highway 155 in the Noonday area. Fire departments maintained all lines over the weekend. However, weather conditions remain favorable for the quick spread of fire. All citizens are urged to exercise extreme caution. Illegal burns continue to be an issue within the county. Household trash leads the list of items being illegally burned. Citations are still being written for all illegal fires. The Smith County Sheriff’s Office has worked with Volunteer Fire Departments and the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office to put out, investigate and write citations for illegal burns in the Noonday, Dixie and Chapel Hill areas in the past day or so.