On August 30, 2025, the EPA was notified by National Report Center(NRC) report number 1441361 of a tire
fire at a Local Sanitation
Facility located in Woodville, Texas. According to the initial report submitted by Tyler
County Emergency Management Office, the fire started as a result from a lightning strike. The
fire has continued to burn overnight, while firefighting efforts continue. The
blaze is contained, and responders are using machinery to spread the tire piles
apart. Air releases from this incident have the potential to impact nearby
residences.
An EPA On-Scene Coordinator and EPA’s technical assistance
contractor (START) were activated to conduct community air monitoring, evaluate
environmental impacts and coordinate with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ), Texas Department of Emergency Management(TDEM), and Tyler County Office of Emergency Management at the incident command
center.
The Texas Poison Center was notified by EPA of this incident. If you are experiencing any adverse health effects related to this incident, please contact your medical provider. If you cannot reach your medical provider, the Texas Poison Center is available to provide guidance. You can view the Texas Poison Center Website at https://www.poisoncontrol.org or call 1-800-222-1222.
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