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06/02/2026

-Statement no longer active- Special weather statement for SE Wise County, along with portions of Parker, Tarrant, Denton, Collin, and Dallas Counties until 6:30 PM. Some small hail, gusty winds, and flooding will be possible, especially in the Metroplex.

06/02/2026

*Decatur* 🔥 Structure fire: Decatur FD, Wise County ESD 1, Wise County EMS, and Law enforcement are enroute/on scene of a structure fire along Travis Rd. Engine 1 on scene, advising 1 metal structure fully involved, 1 RV also reportedly on fire. Working fire. Smoke will be visible from this fire. Avoid this area.

- 6:44 PM: Fire out, overhaul completed, command terminated, all units clear.

06/02/2026

The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of a Wise County woman who has not been seen since May 15. WCSO Chief Deputy Eric Debus confirmed with the Messenger that the agency has an active missing persons investigation for 30-year-old Morgan Williams, who was last seen af...

06/02/2026

-Traffic alert- *Rhome* Major accident: Rhome FD, Rhome PD, and Wise County EMS are on scene of major accident on SB 287, North of 114W. All SB lanes closed. Checking availability of Air Evac LifeTeam 68 for standby. Expect major delays on both NB and SB 287. Best to seek alternative routes.

- Update: Air Evac stood down, #1 lane of SB 287 reopened.

- Update: Highway reopened, all units clear.

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06/02/2026

EB 380 is closed, near FM-1655 while Bridgeport FD works to clean up a lawn care treatment liquid that has spilt across the EB lanes. Expect delays in this area.

- Update: Highway reopened, spill cleaned, all units clear.

06/02/2026

*Bridgeport* 🔥🏠 House Fire: Bridgeport FD is on scene of a reported house fire in the 1500 block of Thompson St. Requesting additional units from Paradise, Lake Bridgeport, and Decatur. Avoid this area.

- 11:50 PM: Fire is out, in overhaul. Lake Bridgeport and Paradise have been disregarded, keeping Decatur enroute.

06/02/2026

The FIFA World Cup starts in less than 2 weeks. Projections estimate around 4 Million people will travel to DFW throughout the duration of the World Cup. For reference, that’s almost half of the population of the entire DFW Metroplex. It is also expected to be the largest sporting event ever.

It's officially June, which means the FIFA World Cup is right around the corner! ⚽

Dallas Stadium (aka AT&T Stadium) in Arlington will be hosting a total of nine matches from June 14 - July 14. Here is a rundown of the Arlington matches:

𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘
⚽ June 14, 3:00pm - Netherlands v. Japan
⚽ June 17, 3:00pm - England v. Croatia
⚽ June 22, 12:00pm - Argentina v. Austria
⚽ June 25, 6:00pm - Japan v. Sweden
⚽ June 27, 9:00pm - Argentina v. Jordan

𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝟑𝟐
⚽ June 30, 12:00pm
⚽ July 3, 1:00pm

𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝟏𝟔
⚽ July 6, 2:00pm

𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋
⚽ July 14, 2:00pm

Millions of visitors are expected to travel into the North Texas region throughout the summer for the FIFA World Cup games and events. This travel will include domestic, international, and VIP/dignitary. This year's World Cup is expected to be the largest entertainment & sports event in history.

06/02/2026

*Decatur* Rollover w/ entrapment: Decatur FD, Decatur PD, and Wise County EMS are on scene of a rollover accident with entrapment on S College Ave, just S of S College St. Avoid this area.

06/02/2026

*Boyd* Motor vehicle collision: Wise County ESD 1, Wise County EMS, and Law enforcement are enroute/on scene of a motor vehicle collision at FM-730 S and County Road 4770. Use caution in this area.

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06/01/2026

Story links from posts yesterday/today from Wise County Messenger:

Fatal motorcycle accident, FM-920, Boonsville: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BCTPhFxNU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Last nights pursuit that ended along 380: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D7pikAkQ2/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Yesterday’s traumatic injury: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HvFhKpE2U/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Yesterday’s golf cart rollover: https://www.facebook.com/share/19t6xxJtg8/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Additional crashes, vehicle fires, and structure fire: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/weekend-keeps-first-responders-busy/

Several people were injured Sunday evening after a golf cart rollover in Decatur on County Road 4228. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, the golf cart was traveling with five people near NRS. After losing control, the cart rolled and all passengers were ejected from the vehicle.....