Multiple crews battle fires in Eastland County
EASTLAND COUNTY (CBSNewsTexas.com) - Crews from multiple counties are fighting two fires in Eastland County Friday.
The Hill Fire in Eastland County is 397 acres and 75% contained. Dozer crews are engaged and building containment links on the flanks of the fire. Aircraft are assisting with the response. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, crews continue to make progress in building containment lines and extinguishing hotspots across the area.
According to the Eastland County Fire Department, multiple county units are currently fighting the Roadway Fire in Olden. Sheriff Jason Wege said the fire in Olden has been contained between Interstate 20 and Hwy 3363. An evacuation order was given and lifted; however, residents are asked to be mindful of emergency crews as they continue to work in the area.
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the Roadway Fire is 30 acres and 85% contained. TFS said five structures were damaged or destroyed.
