Hundreds forced to evacuate as wildfires spread through parts of central Texas

The Eastland Complex fire has burned through more than 39,800 acres of land, according to officials.

Hundreds of people have been forced to evacuate parts of central Texas as crews work to contain rapidly spreading wildfires.

By early Friday morning, the Eastland Complex fire, a blaze that formed Thursday after a number of smaller fires converged, had burned through more than 39,800 acres of land in Eastland County, the Texas A&M Forest Service said in an update. …

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hundreds-forced-evacuate-wildfires-spread-parts-central-texas-rcna20569

Yo I smell smoke! Currently there are yuge 4 fires, the wind is howling fanning the flames.

Update: the #EastlandComplex in Eastland County is an estimated 39,883 acres and 0% contained. Four wildfires are included in the complex: #KiddFire (est. 30,000 acres), #WheatFieldFire (est. 5,000 acres), #OakMottFire (est. 4,500 acres) and #WallingFire (383 acres). #txfire

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Headed to my back fence line, gonna drop some cedars and drag off, this will complete my fire break. Then head to neighbors to help them. We've got more help on the way.