DOTHAN: Dothan Police went to make a traffic stop on Ross Clark. The vehicle was traveling south on Ross Clark Circle. As approached Hartford Highway, the vehicle made a U-Turn and went back north on Ross Clark Circle. As approached Fortner Street the vehicle turned east on Fortner Street from Ross ClarkCircle. Speeds were 45 miles per hour or lower.
9:18 PM Dothan Police in pursuit. Vehicle is east bound on Fortner, passing Stonebridge.
9:18 PM Passing Mohawk Drive, on Fortner Street, 30 miles an hour. Houston County has visual as approaching Woodland.
9:20 PM Turning into old Food Outlet at Woodland and Fortner Street.
9:20 PM A felony traffic stop. A second vehicle has pulled up. Driver of original vehicle is still in a vehicle. One suspect detained.
Dothan Fire Department, Engine 10 ( West Main ) dispatched because one person had injuries, NOT FROM POLICE.
DOTHAN: 1:41 PM Dothan 911 dispatched a structure fire, 579 S. Saint Andrews Street. Reports to Dothan 911 smoke visible in the back of the residence.
Dothan Fire Engine 4 ( Southside ), Engine 1 ( Central ), Ladder 1 ( Central ), Battalion Chief Hendrix, other fire engine companies and Dothan Fire Chief David Hasty responded.
On arrival this was reported to be a working structure fire, smoke could be seen from the top of the house. Dothan Fire made an aggressive interrior attack in to the second floor and into the roof attic area. It was not long Dothan Fire had water on the fire and about 2:09 PM the fire under control.
Dothan Police and Pilcher Ambulance were on the scene.
Many people are still without power, but we expect the power companies to make significant progress over the next few days. This storm caused widespread damage to the grid, and crews have been stretched thin working to restore service.
Houston County sanitation customers can now begin putting limbs out. Please place them on the right-of-way, not in the road. Do not mix other debris or household items in with the limbs. If you do, our crews will not be able to pick them up. We also ask for your patience with pickup, as our first priority is reopening the county roads that remain closed.
If you have any unmet needs, please call Dothan-Houston County Emergency Management at 334-794-9720.
All in all, I think Houston County fared well. I’ve been informed of no storm-related loss of life. We had one close call near Trawick Road, but for the most part, the storm left a big mess and a lot of aggravating power outages, but nothing we can’t handle.
MADRID: 11:41 AM. Houston County 911 dispatched Madrid Volunteer Fire and other Volunteer Fire Departments to a structure fire, 12704 S. State Highway 605.
At the time of dispatch the reports was smoke in the house.
The first Madrid Volunteer Fireman on the scene reported a working structure fire.
Cottonwood Volunteer Fire, Hodgesville Volunteer Fire, Rehobeth Fire – Rescue, Southern Junction Volunteer Fire responded. Cottonwood Mayor Van Granger DID NOT respond in the place of the fireman he cowardly violated his rights!!!
All occupants are outside the residence. The house was fully involved. Single story residence. Highway 605 is closed. They have a patient to check. The fireman who Cottonwood Mayor Van Granger violated his rights is an Emergency Medical Technician. Rehobeth Fire – Rescue is on the scene. Houston County Sheriff Deputies are on the scene.
COTTONWOOD MAYOR AND COUNCIL ARE NOT ON THE SCENE !!!
Anyone with scene pictures or additional information TEXT RICKEy 334-790-1729.
The City of Dothan reports approximately 16,700 Dothan Utilities customers remain without power following Hurricane Isaias.
Crews have worked throughout the night and will continue addressing storm damage today. Multiple utility poles and power lines remain down, and mutual aid crews are expected to arrive this morning to assist local teams.
🚧Roadway Update🚧
Major roadways have been largely cleared of debris.
City roads are open; however, trees and debris remain on some secondary roads that have been taped off for safety.
Safety Reminder: Please stay off the roads unless travel is necessary. If you must travel, use extreme caution and watch for downed trees, power lines, and other hazards.
The City of Dothan will continue to share updates as information becomes available.
