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Red Bank Fire Burns 207 Acres in Parker County
A brush fire near the Brazos River has burned hundreds of acres as crews battle difficult terrain and dry conditions across North Texas.
In brief
A brush fire near the Brazos River has burned hundreds of acres as crews battle difficult terrain and dry conditions across North Texas. Dry conditions after a month without rain have created elevated wildfire risk across North Texas, with multiple active fires burning. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Red Bank Fire burns 207 acres
A brush fire in Parker County has burned about 207 acres of grass and oak timber near the Brazos River. The fire was 70% contained Wednesday morning.
Difficult terrain slows firefighters
Emergency crews are using bulldozers and water to establish containment lines. The hilly terrain makes access very difficult for firefighters.
“The biggest challenge right now is the terrain. It's very hilly. It's very difficult to access.”
No evacuations ordered yet
Homes and structures are located near the fire, but no evacuations had been ordered as of Wednesday morning. Aerial firefighting helped protect nearby properties.
Fire tornadoes spotted at blaze
Firefighters reported seeing fire tornadoes while controlling hotspots. These form when intense heat creates a rotating updraft that can carry flames and embers.
Ross Fire still burning after three weeks
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County has burned 90,400 acres since August 24. At least 157 structures have been destroyed and the fire is 93% contained.
Dry conditions fuel wildfire risk
After more than a month without measurable rainfall, vegetation has become critically dry. Ten active fires are burning across Texas as of Wednesday morning.
In short
Dry conditions after a month without rain have created elevated wildfire risk across North Texas, with multiple active fires burning.
