Anderson County Hit by Wildfire Activity

PALESTINE — Anderson County is among the areas of East Texas being hit hard by wildfire. Evacuations are underway in part of the county, and late Monday, a new fire sparked in the Mound Prairie Lake area. Meanwhile, according to KETK, firefighters are still battling the so-called New Chapel fire that broke out in Anderson County around midday Sunday. As of late Monday, the fire was said to cover about 1,000 acres and had destroyed about five homes. Officials said the blaze was about 40% contained. They said it was likely caused by branches touching power lines. Throughout Anderson County, wildfires have charred over 5,000 acres and destroyed five buildings.