The Texas A&M Forest Service said there are now six active fires in the region. That includes fires in Dallas, Erath, Jack, Johnson, Red River, and Parker counties.
The Texas A&M Forest Service said there are now six active fires in the region. That includes some small ones in Dallas, Erath, Red River, and Parker counties, as well as two larger ones in Jack and Johnson counties.Some roads were closed while firefighters fought the flames.The Forest Service said that fire is now 95% contained.
Firefighters continue to engage in mop-up operations. High winds tested the containment lines Wednesday but did not spread the fire.Some fires near Austin have been destructive too.Some residents have been allowed to return home after evacuations in the area.One woman said she is counting her blessings because the fire narrowly missed her apartment.
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