FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Burnet County Continues Search for Missing Fire Chief; State Task Force Deployed

BURNET COUNTY, TX – July 26, 2025 – The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) recently deployed Texas Task Force 2 (TX-TF2) to Burnet County for an additional search for missing Marble Falls Fire Chief Michael Phillips near Cow Creek.

For several days, TX-TF2 operated from the AgriLife Building at 601 Vanderveer Street as their base. After reporting their findings to Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson, the task force was released back to TDEM. Judge Wilson indicated that Burnet County might request further assistance in the future.

Since the catastrophic floods began on July 5, 2025, Burnet County Sheriff Calvin Boyd has led a highly-resourced and exhaustive search for flood victims. These devastating floods resulted in fatalities and significant property damage. The extensive efforts have included local law enforcement, fire departments, and first responders from across Texas. State and federal support has been substantial, involving DPS, Parks and Wildlife, LCRA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, state emergency management, and military personnel with air support. The search has employed people, K9 units, drones, and specialized detection equipment.

Burnet County remains immensely grateful to all agencies, personnel, and volunteers for their rapid response and dedicated assistance in these critical search, rescue, and recovery efforts.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2025

Burnet County Continues Response and Recovery Efforts Following July 4th Flood

Burnet County continues to respond to the devastating flooding that impacted our community on July 4th, 2025. We are deeply saddened to confirm that there are currently five (5) confirmed fatalities and one (1) person still missing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected, and our first responders who continue search operations.

To assist impacted residents, a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) will open tomorrow at the Burnet Community Center, located at 401 E. Jackson Street, Burnet, TX. The MARC will remain open through Friday, July 18th, bringing together local, state, and nonprofit partners in one location to help residents access essential recovery services and support.

A debris collection site is also available for the community at 2411 Ranch Road 963, Burnet, TX. The site is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for residents to dispose of flood-related debris safely. Additional days will be addressed as needed.

A community memorial service is being planned in collaboration with the Burnet County Ministerial Alliance. Details will be announced once plans are finalized.

Burnet County officials urge residents to remain cautious in flood-affected areas and to continue monitoring official updates as recovery efforts progress.

 

Thank you,

 

Derek Marchio

Emergency Management Coordinator

Office of Emergency Management

Burnet County, Texas

O: 512-715-5262

C: 737-251-4993