EASTLAND — Fire crews in Texas hope to make progress Saturday against a massive complex of wildfires that have killed one person and burned at least 50 homes,...
Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday at a news conference that at least 50 homes had been destroyed by flames and declared a disaster in 11 counties hardest hit by wildfires.8:58 AM on Mar 19, 2022 CDT
However, gusty winds were expected to return Sunday, again raising the wildfire threat to critical levels in western and central Texas, he said. “With the extreme deteriorating conditions and low visibility from smoke, Sgt. Fenley ran off the roadway and was engulfed in the fire,” the sheriff’s statement said.
Several months of dry, windy weather have fueled deadly wildfires in Kansas and Oklahoma, including one a few weeks ago. In remote, western Nebraska ranching country, a large wildfire has been burning for several days. Meteorologists said they were hopeful that rain showers expected early next week across the Plains would reduce the risk.
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