Wildfires are nothing new to the South Texans. With rising temperatures and ongoing dryness, Texas is facing an increased risk of wildfires.
The wind was expected to be strong and dry on Saturday, creating potential fire hazards.
As of 9pm on Saturday, Texas A&M Forest Services is reporting nine active wildfires ranging from the Texas Panhandle to southern Texas.
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the following list includes an active fire on March 15th at 9pm.
Chicken strips
Fire size: 20 acres
Containment: 30%
Actual counties
Cotton Wood Creek
Fire Size: 633.2 acres
Containment: 95%
San Saba County
Crab Apple
Fire size: 8,640 acres
Containment: 0%
Gillespie County
Duval 1256
Fire size: 58.3 acres
Containment: 75%
Duval County
Hargill Reservoir
Fire size: 13 acres
Containment: 95%
Hidalgo County
Lake meadow
Fire size: 300 acres
Containment: 90%
Refugio County
Rest area
Fire size: 7,931 acres
Containment: 65%
Grey County
saddle
Fire size: 17 acres
Containment: 95%
Bandera County
Windmill
Fire size: 23,000 acres
Containment: 65%
Roberts County
The bad news is that the winds will continue next week in South Texas. We receive more water, but there are still multiple days with the potential for a fire.
Always remember that even if no active wildfires have been reported, there is still a chance that a fire will occur.
Keep these tips in mind to avoid a fire.
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