Yesterday, a fire along Spring Lake Road in Duncanville led to precautionary evacuations and shut down two key intersections, according to city officials. Greenway Drive at Big Stone Gap Road and Cedar Ridge Drive at Big Stone Gap Road were closed while firefighters worked the scene, and drivers were urged to steer clear so emergency crews could move freely and safely.
Officials: Intersections Closed, Homes Evacuated
According to the City of Duncanville, police and fire personnel went door to door to evacuate nearby homes as a precaution and blocked off the two intersections to traffic. The post noted that crews were working on an active fire on Spring Lake Road that prompted the closures, and officials said more details would be shared as they become available.
Bilingual Notice Referenced "Cierre de Carretera"
The city's notice included the Spanish phrase "cierre de carretera," a nod to Duncanville's Spanish-speaking residents, according to the City of Duncanville. The phrase, which translates to "road closure," appeared right alongside the English warning in the post.
How Residents Can Get Updates
Drivers in the area should expect delays and seek alternate routes while emergency crews remain at the scene, and homeowners near Spring Lake Road are urged to follow directions from police and fire personnel. The City of Duncanville maintains a news feed and a Register for Emergency Alerts page where officials post notices and updates.
At the time of the city's post, officials had not released information on what sparked the fire or whether anyone was hurt. City leaders said they will share additional details once they have them.
