Wildfires in Texas destroy 86 homes and most small towns

Specifically, when 4 groups Forest fires west of Dallas, Texas, burned 54,000 acres (22,000 hectares) and killed a police chief while he helped evacuate people.

The four fires, known as the Eastland Complex, burned between March 16 and March 17 in Eastland County, about 120 miles (190 km) west of Dallas and are about 30 percent contained. Texas A&M Fire Department said on March 19.

The Dallas Morning News reported that about 85 percent of the town of Carbon, with a population of 225, had been burned, and posted photos of homes turned to rubble.

The Eastland Fire Department coordinator could not immediately confirm the amount of damage.

The exact amount of damage caused by the forest fire is yet to be determined. (Photo: Reuters)

Fueled by strong winds and hot, dry weather, the fires consumed most of the town’s Carbon within three hours, the Dallas Morning News reported.

On March 18, Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster due to wildfires in 11 counties of the state and ordered the flag to be lowered in Eastland County in honor and memory of the deceased Sheriff Barbara Fenley. his office announced.

On March 17, Sheriff Fenley was driving to check on an elderly person as part of his duties, Eastland County Sheriff Jason Weger told KTAB/KRBC broadcaster.

“With poor fire conditions and poor visibility due to heavy smoke, Sergeant Fenley’s vehicle veered off the road and was engulfed in flames,” Mr Weger said.

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