North Texas Wildfires: Firefighters make some progress thanks to weather

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Thursday's milder weather helped firefighters get a better handle on several wildfires in the North Texas area.

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Firefighters made some progress against a wildfire in Somervell County, about 50 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Better weather conditions on Thursday allowed them to create fire breaks for the 6,700-acre fire near Glen Rose.16 homes destroyed, 5 damaged by Chalk Mountain wildfire in Somervell CountyThe 1148 Fire in Palo Pinto County has scorched about 500 acres and destroyed several homes along the lake. No serious injuries were reported.The Texas Forest Service said it is now about 50% contained.

Also, crews got a handle on another smaller wildfire in Palo Pinto County. The Long Horn Fire has burned less than 20 acres and is now 80% contained.Firefighters are also making progress in containing fires in Hood, Bosque and Kaufman counties.

 

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