Wind causes power outages, fans fires

Wind gusts and low humidity in the area March 4 made prime conditions for rapidly spreading fires, keeping emergency responders busy. Wilson County Emergency Services Coordinator Cindy Stafford reported 22 fire calls and 45 emergency medical services calls as winds gusted to 50 mph, in Wilson County, and up to 59 mph elsewhere. Floresville Electric Light & Power System (FELPS) CEO Aaron Wagner reported a total of 3,000 customers — including students and staff at Floresville High School — were affected off and on throughout the day, due to wind gusts knocking down tree limbs, causing wires to flap together,...

Article Link