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Major Grass Fires In North Texas; Some Evacuations Ordered
cbs local ^ | 01/22/2018 | cbs

Posted on 01/22/2018 1:15:47 PM PST by sodpoodle

PARKER COUNTY AND FLOWER MOUND, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Crews are fighting a string of grass fires in North Texas that’s now led to evacuations in some areas. As of 2:50 p.m. a third grass fire is burning south of Highway 199 and west of Ross Lane in extreme north central Parker Co, between Poolville and Springtown, according to the National Weather Service. Evacuations are being ordered. The second grass fire, is a big one just east of Willow Park in Parker County has burned at least 1,000 acres according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The agency said there has been little to no containment.

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TOPICS: Local News; Outdoors; Weather
KEYWORDS: breaking; fire; fires; grassfire; grassfires; texas
Pray for Texas.
1 posted on 01/22/2018 1:15:47 PM PST by sodpoodle
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To: sodpoodle
Pray for Texas.

Even the Texan you slander on your home page?

2 posted on 01/22/2018 1:17:41 PM PST by humblegunner
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To: sodpoodle

Arson? Terrorism?


3 posted on 01/22/2018 1:23:50 PM PST by NorseWood
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To: sodpoodle

We got a lot of rain yesterday, and temps have cooled off, so that should help.


4 posted on 01/22/2018 1:29:35 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: humblegunner

If the “slandered” person name involves a state and a certain reptile with an affinity for swamps I believe the evidence speaks for itself.


5 posted on 01/22/2018 1:42:10 PM PST by LukeL
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To: NorseWood

Cigs being tossed out in high winds more than likely.

It stormed last night, but the dormant grasses have already dried out.


6 posted on 01/22/2018 1:45:13 PM PST by waterhill (I Shall Remain, in spite of __________.)
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To: sodpoodle

We’re 2 counties northeast of Parker County - no rain in forever, and today 25 mph winds from the WNW. Bone dry.


7 posted on 01/22/2018 1:54:29 PM PST by rigelkentaurus
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To: sodpoodle
third grass fire is burning south of Highway 199 and west of Ross Lane in extreme north central Parker Co

Arson?

8 posted on 01/22/2018 2:33:26 PM PST by eldoradude (Keep calm...we'll get to the carrion part later.)
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To: sodpoodle
I won't stoop to some of the insults thrown at California and it's fire victims.

prayers for all who are affected by the fires!

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9 posted on 01/22/2018 7:29:47 PM PST by Mastador1 (I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
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