Pelham Fire Department
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Official Twitter account of the Pelham, AL Fire Department | For emergencies dial 911 | For non-emergencies: 205-620-6500 | Not monitored 24/7
Pelham, AL
Joined July 2015
Pelham is included in a Tornado Watch until 8:00 a.m. Please stay weather aware. The tornado shelter at Pelham Park Middle School will be open by 4:00 a.m. #pelhamalabama #alwx
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Severe thunderstorms are currently moving through Eastern Mississippi and will build into Central Alabama through the overnight hours. A tornado watch is effect through 4 AM. #alwx
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Round 1 of storms is in the process of shifting into GA w/ the tail end of activity still affecting areas toward I-85. Round 2 is kicking off back in MS and will pose a risk of severe weather tonight into early Wed AM, including: tornadoes, damaging winds, and quarter size hail.
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Counties in Central Alabama just added to the Tornado Watch include: Autauga, Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Lowndes, and Shelby. This puts all counties along and west of Interstate 65 under a Tornado Watch until 5 pm for ROUND ONE of storms. #alwx
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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Alabama and Mississippi until 6 AM CST
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Bigger than the badge – @CityofPelham takes it one step beyond the blue lights and elaborate gadgets to make sure you can get all the help you need in any emergency @PelhamPoliceAL @PelhamFire #NationalNightOut @natsnd @CBS_42 MORE: https://t.co/I3L61hkGVQ
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We are on the scene of a structure fire at a business in the 3300 block of Hwy 31 North. The fire is under control.
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All streets that were closed earlier as @PelhamFire fought a fire at a local business are now open.
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Crews remain on scene. Unfortunately, the business is a total loss. We appreciate the mutual aid from @AlabasterFire and @HooverFireDept as well as our brother’s @PelhamPoliceAL
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Defensive fight continues at Poppa G’s Media: you may use this video with credit to Pelham Fire Department.
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Traffic Alert: Due to a structural fire, road closures are necessary at these locations: -Crosscreek Trail at Highway 31 -Chandalar place drive at 31 -chandalar place drive at chandalar drive -Corporate Way **Do not drive over fire hoses in the area.
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Media should stage at chandalar drive and corporate way
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Engines are working to bring a fire under control in the 2700 block of Chandalar Place Drive. This is an active scene with multiple departments on scene. Area is safely evacuated. Official info will come from this agency and @PelhamPoliceAL
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Severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening along and ahead of a frontal boundary. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats, though a tornado is also possible. Stay weather aware today and make sure you have a way to receive warnings!
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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Alabama and Tennessee until 1 AM CDT
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UPDATE: The brush fire is smoldering now, and our crews are clearing the area. Forestry will remain on scene, and our Battallion Chief will monitor throughout the night. No further updates are planned.
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BRUSH FIRE: Crews are working at the scene of a brush fire off Highway 11. The Battalion Chief on scene reports the fire is contained. Alabama Forestry has been called in to help shore up the containment lines.
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Pelham is included in this warning. Pelham Middle School is open as a shelter if you do not have a safe place in your home to go.
⚠ A Tornado Warning has been issued for SE Tuscaloosa, NW Shelby, NE Bibb, and southern Jefferson Counties until 4:15PM. The storm is located near West Blocton, moving NE toward McCalla, SW Hoover, and Helena.
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