Central Crossing Fire Protection District, Shell Knob, MO

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2/25 @ 3:24pm Central Crossing Fire was dispatched to a controlled burn that was reported to now be out of control. Crews arrived to find a large fire burning, spreading rapidly through a field and into some wooded areas. In all, nearly 30 acres burned. If you're wondering if the recent moisture has left things wet enough to safely burn, that answer could be no! Crews experienced rapid fire spread with 3 to 4' flame height today. Be safe!

We've had a few people ask recently and thought we should provide an update... Unfortunately with the ongoing COVID pandimic situation we have had to postpone our anual chili fest fundraiser and open house events. We look forward to returning to normalcy and being able to have these events again sometime soon. We do have a 501c3 and can still take donations from anyonewho so wishes. Currently we have two unbudgeted projects that we are working to fund. One project is for some medical related equipment, the other project is for some high angle/slope rescue equipment. Anyone interested in contributing to these projects is welcome to contact the district offices at 417-858-3560 with any questions or for more information. Thank you!

2/23 @ 7:28pm Central Crossing Fire was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in the area of Scenic View on 39 highway. This was a 4th party call with little information available. Crews searched the area and were eventually able to call out and hear someone yelling back at them for help. These calls for help were coming from the bottom of a deep ravine in the area. Using rope and pulley systems, crews accessed the patient trapped in a vehicle that had rolled. The patient ...required extrication from the vehicle and was then transported back to the top of the hill to an awaiting ambulance. Afterwards the patient was flown by helicopter to a Springfield hospital. It was determined the accident had likely occurred 2 hours previous to the call. Many thanks to Southern Stone County Technical Rescue Team for your willingness to head this way and assist us. Also to Barry and Stone County 911, Mercy EMS and MO Highway Patrol for your assistance and efforts with this incident. See more

Our thanks to Prestons Landscaping as well as the local road districts for their efforts in keeping the entrances to our fire stations across the district cleared during the recent snow events. We appreciate your efforts!

2/17/21 @ 9:30pm -- Many apologies.... for some reason our post from this morning didn't go through -- 76 highway from east of 39 to EE highway was closed since about 8:15 this morning requiring detours. After just over 13 hours, the roadway is NOW OPEN. Multiple large tow trucks had to be called in to remove a semi involved in an accident. Power lines were also down. Thanks to everyone for their patience and those involved for their assistance.

12/31/20 @ 11:13pm - A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON ON FRIDAY... * WHAT...FREEZING RAIN. ADDITIONAL ICE ACCUMULATIONS OF AROUND ONE TENTH OF AN INCH. * WHERE...BARRY, STONE, TANEY AND OZARK COUNTIES.... * WHEN...FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST FRIDAY. * IMPACTS...A FEW ROADS COULD BECOME SLICK. THE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS COULD IMPACT HOLIDAY TRAVEL. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...IMPACTS WILL BE HIGHLY DEPENDENT ON SURFACE AND ROAD TEMPERATURES. HIGHER TERRAIN AREAS MAY SEE MORE WIDESPREAD IMPACTS WITH SLIGHTLY COLDER TEMPERATURES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SLOW DOWN AND USE CAUTION WHILE TRAVELING. PREPARE FOR POSSIBLE POWER OUTAGES.

Sunday 12/27/20 - Elevated fire weather risk for today. Gusty south winds will occur today with gusts of 30 to 40 mph likely before winds shift to the northwest by late afternoon and evening. Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to locally elevated fire weather conditions.

12/13/20 @ 12:15 weather & road update. Stay home if you can. Crews are responding to accidents in the area. Vehicle into tree with injuries near Carr Lane. YY highway near the county line reported very slick with slide offs. 39 from Scenic View to Madry reported as a "ice rink". 39 from Viola to the state line is reported to get worse the farther south you go. Be safe!

12/13/20 - Winter Weather Advisory for our area with a Winter Storm Warning just to our south. SNOW TODAY WITH MINOR ROAD IMPACTS. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT.... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized heavier amounts up to around 4 inches possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Air temperatures near or just above freezing should help limit the overall widespread impacts on roads. Some slushy accumulation will still occur especially on bridges and overpasses, where persistent heavier snowfall rates can occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The air temperature in higher terrain of the southern Missouri Ozarks may be slightly colder allowing somewhat higher snow amounts to occur. There will be a sharp cut off in snow amounts north of this band of snow for locations north of Interstate 44. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. __________________________________________________ The WINTER STORM WARNING to our south remains in effect until midnight. * WHAT...Areas of moderate to occasionally heavy snow will spread into northwest Arkansas by late morning and continue through the afternoon hours. The snow will begin to taper off by mid to late evening with the wintry precipitation shifting east of the area. * Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Benton, Carroll, Washington AR and Madison Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult, especially in the higher terrain areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Drive by today! We are hosting at the Shell Knob Senior Center, Wednesday, November 25th No cost! 7-9am

11/24/20 - SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR BARRY...LAWRENCE AND DADE COUNTIES... HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.... SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Stockton Lake... Table Rock Lake... Roaring River State Park... Monett... Aurora... Mount Vernon... Cassville... Marionville... Shell Knob... Greenfield... Pierce City... Purdy... Lockwood... Seligman... Exeter... Miller... Wheaton... Verona... Butterfield... Washburn... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. HAIL...<.75IN WIND...60MPH