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Wildfires Destroy 27 Homes in Central Texas
This one is getting close to home --- we watch the fires in CA, but, nothing is like having it close to you.Central Texas has bowed down to Global Warming. We are in a severe 15 month drought -- and just lost 27 houses --- Our fellow Americans on the Southeast coast, NC, GA, etc, are suffering under the cold-laden storms. Drought or cold, we got some Americans that are getting hurt..... stay close -- much will be needed. BASTROP, Texas -- A wildfire fueled by grass, brush and trees has destroyed at least 25 homes and three businesses in central Texas. Officials say two National Guard helicopters joined other aircraft Sunday in dropping water on the blaze near the towns of Bastrop and Smithville. Gov. Rick Perry has activated state resources, including four Blackhawk helicopters equipped to drop water and fire retardant, firefighters and equipment. The wildfire has charred just over a square mile since it was started Saturday by a fallen power line. Texas Forest Service spokesman Lewis Kearney says the fire is about 70 percent contained and that no additional structures are threatened. Residents who were evacuated during the night were being escorted back into the area Sunday to identify their property. Bastrop is about 30 miles southeast of Austin. Posted by: Sherry 2009-03-02 |
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