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Massive wildfire breaks out in Walker County, Texas - with THOUSANDS urged to evacuate their homes
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Texas officials have asked residents near a 100 acre wildfire to abandon their homes after extending 500 acres in just a few hours
The major fire in Walker County is said to have started early Friday afternoon in a wooded area before quickly engulfing the area
It remains unclear at this time what caused the fire, and if anybody had been injured
By Joe Hutchison For Dailymail.Com
Updated: 20:57 EDT, 1 September 2023



Officials in Texas are urging residents to flee their homes after a massive wildfire broke out north of Houston.

According to the Walker County Office of Emergency Management, a major fire erupted Friday afternoon in a wooded area along Lost Indian Camp Road.

The latest update from officials said that the fire had stretched to encompass 100 acres and had been contained by five percent.

Just hours previously, the fire was estimated to be spread out across 500 acres, which has prompted officials to ask those living in the area to flee.
Images and video shared on social media show thick dark plumes of smoke leeching up into the air as the fire burns

Images and video shared on social media show thick dark plumes of smoke leeching up into the air as the fire burns

It remains unclear at this time as to what caused the fire, and if anybody had been injured

The latest update from the Texas Forest Service said: 'The fire in Walker County is an estimated 1,000 acres and 5% contained.

'Fire behavior is high to extreme. Aviation resources are assisting ground crews with cooling the fire and slowing spread. Dozers work to build containment line.'

In a notice shared on social media the Walker County Office of Emergency Management said: 'Major fire on Lost Indian Camp Road off FM247.

'FM247 is closed both lanes from Pinedale to FM2989. Evacuation recommended everything within 3 miles of Lost Indian Camp Road. Air attack is dropping water.

ABC reported that authorities have now closed a six and a half mile stretch of the FM

It remains unclear at this time as to what caused the fire, and if anybody had been injured.

According to a statement issued by Governor Greg Abbott, the state is currently experiencing triple-digit temperatures, with more than 98 percent of the state experiencing drought.

Neighbors also told Fox26 that homes have been burned and that livestock has been evacuated from the area.

Images and video shared on social media show thick dark plumes of smoke leeching up into the air as the fire burns.

Footage taken from the air shows just how large the wildfire has managed to stretch to in such a short time. -- excerpt, rest at link above --

Not good, Tinker.