Michael Phillips, the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Chief, went missing on July 5 while responding to a rescue call during severe flash flooding in Burnet County, Texas. He was swept away by floodwaters in Cow Creek while helping others to safety. The search for Phillips continued for several days but was suspended on July 11. The Marble Falls community, including the local Independent School District, has honored his life and legacy. On July 15, the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department officially announced the "End of Watch" for Chief Phillips, marking the conclusion of efforts to locate him following the catastrophic floods that began on July 4.
#BREAKING: The Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department announced the end of watch for Fire Chief Michael Phillips, who went missing after being swept away by floodwaters on July 5. https://t.co/yrC8pE6CrU
The Volunteer Fire Department has announced the end of watch for Fire Chief Michael Phillips, who went missing during a flood rescue operation on July 5. https://t.co/cUGOszZUG4
The Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department has announced the "End of Watch" for missing fire chief Michael Phillips. He was last seen when responding to a call for service during the deadly July 4th floods. https://t.co/pb6dyasVlf