Disaster declaration in effect as large brush fire moves in Somervell County

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Disaster declaration in effect as large brush fire moves in Somervell County
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According to the Granbury Volunteer Fire Department, the fire has burned about 2,000 acres and is still 0% contained.

The scene is off County Road 1004, west of Glen Rose. According to the Somervell County Fire Department, the fire is located between Chalk Mountain and Dinosaur Valley State Park. There are no current threats to Hood County.

Somervell County has set up a reception center at the Somervell County Expo Center for evacuees who may need shelter. Somervell County Judge Danny Chambers issued a disaster declaration Monday evening due to the imminent threat of severe damage, injury or loss of life or property resulting from wildfires in the county. The declaration is in effect through next Monday, July 25.© 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.Please enter email address to continue

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