Fire ravages several thousand acres in Columbus, Texas

Fire ravages several thousand acres in Columbus, Texas

5 July 2009

published by www.txcn.com


USA — Firefighters in Colorado County are battling a massive forest fire that began around 3 p.m. on July 4.

The fire is about five miles northeast of Columbus, Texas.

Several departments have teamed together to extinguish the blaze that has swept across several thousand acres.

In addition to ground crews, a Texas State Forest helicopter is dropping water in an effort to stop the spread.

Crews are trying to contain the fire but the flames escaped the outer perimeter.

30 to 40 homes have been evacuated.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.


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