I was hearing about the fires out around Possum Kingdom, any members here in need of any help or know of any members who could use a helping hand?
Perhaps spread the word here as to what might be needed and/or what can be done?
Possum kingdom fires
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Re: Possum kingdom fires
Last I heard, only about 44 acres burned (original estimate of 160), and no structures were damaged. About 30 homes were evacuated and I don't believe they have been allowed back in yet. The fire is 70% contained.
After all the fires in that area over the last five years or so, I have to hand it to the Texas Forrest Service and local VFDs (thirteen agencies in all responded), they caught this early and got it under control quickly. Good job!
I am 30 miles east of PK by road so I am not effected. The big one a couple years ago had ash raining down on my house, that was disturbing to say the least.
After all the fires in that area over the last five years or so, I have to hand it to the Texas Forrest Service and local VFDs (thirteen agencies in all responded), they caught this early and got it under control quickly. Good job!
I am 30 miles east of PK by road so I am not effected. The big one a couple years ago had ash raining down on my house, that was disturbing to say the least.
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