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Houston County roads remain impassable; Ross Clark Circle still covered in snow

Houston County roads remain impassable; Ross Clark Circle still covered in snow

Houston County roads remain impassable today, according to a post from the Houston County government’s Facebook. Dothan streets are still closed.

Conditions have now worsened around the Wiregrass as the snow has melted into ice.

Houston County roads will remain closed today, and they will “reevaluate things” tomorrow morning.

Dothan City workers tried to remove snow, but it froze again, leading to icy conditions.

Dothan Police Chief Will Benny reported 15 crashes since roads closed Tuesday. Five of those had injuries.

ALDOT Snowplows are being sent from Troy to help remove snow.

Ross Clark Circle still has snow and ice. Several bridges are still iced over.

UPDATED @ 09:06 AM.   08:16 AM.   Structure Fire – Barrentine’s 1722 Reeves Street – Dothan

UPDATED @ 09:06 AM. 08:16 AM. Structure Fire – Barrentine’s 1722 Reeves Street – Dothan

DOTHAN:     08:08 AM       Dothan 911 dispatched a burglar alarm at Barrentine’s Seafood at 1722 Reeves Street in Dothan.  Seconds later Dothan 911 dispatched a structure fire at the location with reports of smoke and flames visible.

On arrival of the first fire engines it was confirmed, smoke and flames visible and a working structure fire, offensive attack.

08:20 AM.  Water on fire, Fire in overhead.

UPDATED @ 09:06 AM   

Dothan Fire units on the scene have declared “fire under control”.

8:15 P.M.: Firearm assault on Range Street

8:15 P.M.: Firearm assault on Range Street

Dothan Police responded to a report of a firearm assault at the 800 block of North Range Street.

Initial reports indicated a person had a gunshot wound. Some reports indicate EMS couldn’t locate a victim, but that’s currently unclear.

DPD is searching for a suspect or a victim.

5:15 P.M.: Structure fire on Willie Raley Road in Webb

5:15 P.M.: Structure fire on Willie Raley Road in Webb

Fire units are responding to a structure fire on Willie Raley Road in Webb.

Flames were visible before fire units arrived, but reports indicate the structure at 265 Willie Raley Road is now fully involved.

Kinsey Fire, Webb Fire, Columbia Fire, and Headland Fire responded. Kinsey Police, Webb Police, and Houston County Sheriffs are on the scene.

 

Dothan local roads closed

Dothan local roads closed

Effective January 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., all city streets and bridges within the City of Dothan should be considered IMPASSABLE AND CLOSED until further notice. Citizens are advised that all travel should be suspended or delayed until further notice.

Only citizens involved with critical infrastructure or essential personnel should travel on city streets until further notice. All other residents should shelter in place.

Please stay informed by monitoring the City of Dothan Government Facebook page and by signing up for Notify Me on the City’s webpage at www.dothan.org.

Dothan local roads closed

All roads closed in all Wiregrass counties

All roads in Wiregrass counties have been declared closed/impassable.

All roads in Houston County will be closed at 3 p.m.

All bridges on the west side of Houston County are iced over and cars are sliding.

Dale, Coffee, Covington, Geneva and Henry Counties have also declared roads impassable.

Most roads will be closed until at least noon tomorrow.

All agencies are urging people to stay off the roads unless you absolutely MUST be on the roads. Law enforcement agencies are still taking reports by phone.

Elba and Enterprise have also said all roads are closed.