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Firefighter struck by vehicle while working crash scene, second such incident in month's time
SMITH COUNTY, Texas - A Smith County firefighter was struck by a vehicle while working a wreck on FM 850 Sunday evening, according to a press release from Smith County Emergency Services District 2.The incident occurred just after 8:30 p.m. The firefighter was immediately transported for treatment and has since been released to recover. This marks the second time in the past month that a firefighter from the district has been hit by a vehicle."We are actively looking for the driver of this vehicle seeing as he fled the scene," stated the press release. The vehicle is described as a 90s model GMC Sierra 1500 step side. Anyone with information is urged to contact Smith County Emergency Services District 2 at (903) 617-6578.The press release emphasized the importance of driver awareness, noting, "Drivers - you MUST pay attention. Our firemen have wives, children, families of their own. This should not be happening."
FEMA to close disaster recovery center in downtown Tyler
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will close its disaster recover center currently operating in downtown Tyler. The center is operating inside the Hub, 304 E. Ferguson St., and serving Smith County residents until Monday. FEMA representatives are on hand to help residents whose homes suffered damages by severe weather in...
RV fire in Smith County quickly contained, no injuries reported
SMITH COUNTY, Texas — Smith County Emergency Services District 2 responded to a call on Monday, July 22, for an RV on fire with a person possibly still inside. The crew on Engine 122 arrived on the scene and initiated a search. Firefighters began fire suppression and confirmed the homeowner was not in the vehicle. The crew had the fire under control in less than two minutes, according to the Smith County Emergency Services District 2.
Two men indicted for kidnapping
SMITH COUNTY — Two men have been indicted for aggravated kidnapping for ransom or reward in an incident Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith said is directly related to cartel activities. According to our nenws partners at KETK, on March 17 at around 4:06 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a call of a woman claiming her husband was taken at gunpoint by two men in a red Honda passenger car. The woman’s sons reportedly followed the Honda and pulled over at a donut shop on Highway 271. The accused kidnappers, identified by the sheriff’s office as Julio Cesar Cordova and Walybert Eron Cordova-Rascon, allegedly threatened the sons with a gun and told them they had to pay a $10,000 ransom to get their father back.
Officials urge drivers to 'Move Over, Slow Down' to keep first responders safe
TYLER, Texas — Smith County first responders are asking drivers to be more cautious when driving in the area of crash scenes after a firefighter was struck by a truck Sunday night. According to an annual study conducted by the Emergency Responder Safety Institute, in 2023, 46 first responders...
Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith gives insight after Trump's assassination attempt
TYLER, Texas — Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith, just like many others, were shocked about the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania Saturday. He said being informed when there’s a threat, how Secret Service did uphold their duties properly and shifting to indoor...
Smith County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center set to close
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Disaster Recovery Center location in Smith County is set to close at the end July. The Disaster Recovery Center opened June 22 to help Smith County residents who suffered damages from recent storms. According to a Smith County press release, the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center...
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