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| Texas Wildfires Return to Bastrop County: New Fire on 1000 Acres Suite101.com On October 5, 2011, the Southeast Texas Fire Complex battling seven new fires on 15 acres in Nacogdouches, Newtown, Houston, Harrison, Cass, ... |
| Fairview thanks those who helped to save community center Longview News-Journal ... performance demonstrated by your organization in combating the recent wild fires which struck Linden, Cass County, and the Northeast Texas area. ... |
| Texas timber industry takes a $97 hit from wildfires Summit County Citizens Voice Click on the image to see more photos from the Texas wildfires at the Inciweb Gallery. By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — Along with causing several deaths and ... |
| Out of the fire, into the pound: Rescued pets need help Longview News-Journal “When I first heard about the Bear Creek fire in Cass County, ... on the west coast fires, and wondered if I would check out East Texas,” Griggs said. ... |
| Forest service investigates string of fires Longview News-Journal The Texas Forest Service is investigating a string of fires that ... Another fire was set on Hwy 8 in Cass County that is believed to be connected as well. ... |
| Atlanta Aviation keeps eyes in the sky to spot fires on the ground Longview News-Journal The Bear Creek Fire is the biggest fire in Cass and Marion County history," Garrison said. "Usually East Texas fires are one-day events and they are ... |
| Disaster unemployment aid available for Montgomery County wildfire ... Your Houston News Individuals affected by Texas wildfires in these counties should apply for ... DUA applications by the following deadlines: • Cass, Gregg, Grimes, Marion, ... |
| Commissioners approve $47500 technologies contract Longview News-Journal Cass County Emergency Management Director and Atlanta Fire Chief Robin Betts gave commissioners an update on the Cass County fires. ... |
| Officials: Huge Central Texas blaze cause likely electrical Beaumont Enterprise One of the biggest weapons Texas firefighters are launching against a raging ... of wildfires in Cass County, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Linden, Texas. ... |
| Northeast Texas Fire Complex update: Tuesday, Sept. 21 Longview News-Journal Texas Animal Health Service has been working with AgriLIFE Marion and Cass County Extension Service offices and the Texas Department of Agriculture for ... |
| Debriefing to look at response to Cass-Marion County fire KTBS Arson is suspected in some burn areas in Marion County, authorities said. As the fire continued to grow last week, Texas authorities got firefighting resources from the federal government. Experts in battling large, difficult fires were brought in from ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Wildfires start to impact water resource plans Mount Pleasant Daily Tribune Johnny Mack Bradley, a board member from Marion County, agreed that the vast fires will impact water quality. He told board members that the Bear Creek fire in Marion and Cass Counties “cremated” over 40000 acres of forest so thoroughly the wood can't ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Fire district residents will pay more for protection pharostribune.com by Dustin Kass Pharos-Tribune LOGANSPORT — Some residents of Eel, Clay and Noble townships will see their tax rates for fire protection increase if Cass County Fire District No. 1's budget is approved Friday. Cass County council members will consider ... See all stories on this topic » |
| QC man issued citation for burning Longview News-Journal A Queen City man was issued a citation Saturday for violating the county's burn ban. Cass County Sheriff's Office Deputy Richard Lewis was dispatched to the home of Gary A. Lawson on County Road 3555, where firefighters were extinguishing a fire. ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Insured Losses From Texas Wildfires Near $250 Million Insurance News Net (press release) 14 , the fire was 70% contained, and firefighters continued to work to protect homes within the fire's perimeter, according to the Texas Forest Service . In Bear Creek , Cass County , in northeast Texas , another wildfire which destroyed 66 homes and ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Animals find shelter, friends willing to help Longview News-Journal Several displaced horses and other livestock were housed at the Cass County Championship Rodeo Arena. As humans flee multiple wildfires in Cass and Marion counties, many have been forced to leave their animals behind, but their pets and livestock are ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Bear Creek fire 80 percent contained, threat continues Longview News-Journal A group of firemen receive instructions before heading out to battle the Bear Creek fire on Thursday. Linden Police Department officer Jerry Goodson, Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Barbara McMillon and Cass County Sheriff Investigator Terry Russell ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Rick Perry on campaign trail Houston Chronicle Nathan Trammell loads the first of the family's two dogs, Tuesday, into his van after the fire department declared a mandatory evacuation because of wildfires in Cass County, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Linden, Texas. One of the most devastating ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Firefighters battling fires throughout county Longview News-Journal Fires continued to keep firefighters busy Sunday afternoon, with one fire caused by a resident burning trash and two that officials believe were intentionally set. Cass County Emergency Services District 2, Atlanta Fire Department and Texas Forest ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Texas Wildfire Update - Sept. 15, 2011 YubaNet (press release) September 15, 2011 - Yesterday Texas Forest Service responded to 15 new fires for 2014 acres, including a new large fire in Clay County. · In the past seven days Texas Forest Service has responded to 137 fires for 19620 acres. ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Arson suspected in Marion County fires KTBS Drought, high temperatures and gusty winds have led to fires all over East Texas. The ones that have been burning in several parts of Harrison County -- including Karnack and Scottsville -- are contained, authorities said. There were isolated rains in ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Bear Creek fire burns for days, leaving wide path of destruction Longview News-Journal 4 in Cass County and traveled into Marion County. This home and vehicle succumbed to the Bear Creek fire as it raced through multiple acres east of Avinger. Labor Day meant exactly that for fire fighters in East Texas as they scrambled to contain a ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Local departments continue to urge residents to heed fire ban Longview News-Journal Hooks Volunteer Fire Department has been providing equipment to the efforts in Cass County while helping to cover other local departments here in West Bowie County. One fire behind Brook Street in New Boston took place Wednesday, Sept. ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Extremely high fire danger today in Smith, surrounding counties KYTX Texas Forest Service reported this morning that the Alto fire burned 1900 acres Sunday and Monday, but is now contained. Other fires that remain burning include the massive Cass County fire that has burned 60 homes and 40000 plus acres. ... See all stories on this topic » |
Northeast Texas Fire Complex update
Longview News-Journal
Texas Animal Health Service is working with AgriLIFE from the Marion and Cass County Extension Service offices; AgriLIFE will continue to provide assistance for the recovery effort. All volunteers helping with animal recovery are greatly appreciated ...
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Longview News-Journal
Texas Animal Health Service is working with AgriLIFE from the Marion and Cass County Extension Service offices; AgriLIFE will continue to provide assistance for the recovery effort. All volunteers helping with animal recovery are greatly appreciated ...
See all stories on this topic »
Uncontainable fire ravages county, homes evacuated Longview News-Journal State Trooper Sylvia Jennings said the so-called Bear Creek blaze continued to move in a southerly direction into Marion County. At the time the fire was four miles from Jefferson. Both Cass County and Marion County judges have declared their counties ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Homeowners begin to return to fire-ravaged Texas neighborhoods CNN International The state Forest Service responded to 19 new fires Sunday involving 1099 acres of land, including new large files in Harrison and Rusk counties. The state said the 40548-acre Bear Creek fire in Cass County was 80 percent contained. ... See all stories on this topic » |
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| Bear Creek fire nearly 50000 acres KLTV By Jamey Boyum CASS/MARION COUNTY, TX (KLTV) - The Bear Creek fire in Cass and Marion counties has spread to nearly 50 thousand acres, and took at least two more houses yesterday. So now, the Forest Service has brought in the big guns: Two Tanker ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Area firefighters help combat Bastrop wildfires Lewisville Leader Ownby said there is no timetable for their return as there are other fires burning near Lake Whitney, Montgomery County near Houston and Cass County in East Texas. An engine crew from Plano's Fire Station No. 13 deployed last Thursday. ... See all stories on this topic » |
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| Person of interest in Smith County fire detained KYTX Fires across the state have claimed four lives, including a woman and her 18-month-old child in Gladewater. Red Springs Fire Department said they are sending firefighters James Shelton and Charles Wilson to Cass County with a 4000-gallon super tanker ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| As area fires still burn, officials seek causes Longview News-Journal A home on CR 1619 in Cass County lies in ruins a day after the wildfire roared through the area this week. 1 Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. 2 Don't Threaten. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Frustrations boil over as Texas wildfires turn up the heat CNN Nearly 1400 homes have been destroyed in Bastrop County, Texas, since a wildfire started there six days ago, Dewhurst said. Other major fires are burning in Cass, Travis, Grimes, Montgomery and Waller counties, according to the Texas Forest Service. ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Area fire departments join battle against wildfires Little Elm Journal By Emily Hill, ehill@acnpapers.com The Little Elm Fire Department is just one of several departments battling large wildfires across Texas, which include the Bastrop County Complex fire in Bastrop County, the Bear Creek fire in Cass County and the ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Bear Creek fire 40% contained KYTX By Cathryn Khalil - email Four plumes of smoke from Texas wildfires, including the Bear Creek fire, are visible in this NASA satellite image from Tuesday, with rainfall relief visible just out of reach to the east. CASS COUNTY (KYTX) -- Firefighters ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Cass-Marion county fire 30 percent contained KTBS LINDEN, Texas -- The wildfire burning through Cass and Marion counties in East Texas has grown to more than 30000 acres and is 30 percent contained, the Texas Forest Service said Friday. The fire has not jumped US 59 -- a line where firefighters have ... See all stories on this topic » |
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