Wildfire Problems Way Down from a Year Ago
Posted/updated on: September 5, 2012 at 5:50 pm
EAST TEXAS — A big difference this year when it comes to grass fires and wildfires. Last year at this time, East Texas was knee-deep in fires, with thousands of acres ablaze. In one fire in Gladewater, a mother and her baby were killed, at least 15 buildings were lost, and about 50 people were forced to evacuate their homes. According to KETK, Tuesday also marked the first anniversary of the Bear Creek Fire. More than 40,000 acres burned, making it one of the largest wildfires in Texas history.
