Sunrise Beach Fire Department Responds to Propane Tank Rollover Incident in Burnet County

Sunrise Beach, TX - On December 17, the Sunrise Beach Fire Department was called to assist with a propane tank truck rollover incident in the 2600 block of FM 2343 in Burnet County. The truck had ignited, prompting immediate safety measures including the establishment of a 1-mile exclusion zone around the site.

Granite Shoals Fire Rescue assumed command of the operation, supported by Marble Falls and Burnet County EMS, local law enforcement, and a hazmat team from Leander and Georgetown in Williamson County. The Sunrise Beach Fire Department contributed by sending 1 pumper/water tender, 1 water tender, 1 rehab support unit, and 1 command element. Additional assistance came from local fire departments including Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Spicewood, Cassie VFD, and Burnet County, all working together to manage the incident.

The strategy adopted was to cool the tank with water and allow the fire to burn itself out, safely expending the propane within the compromised tank. The incident was declared under control at approximately 7:30 pm.