TEXAS (U.S.) — Two fairly large wildfires, the LAVENDER FIRE and the 8 BALL FIRE, are almost contained that are raging inside the Lone Star State. A new wildfire is said to be burning today, called the BOWIE 1587 FIRE.
Fire Officials say these two major wildfires in the TX Panhandle near Amarillo are being fueled by strong winds and dry conditions. This is all happening while fire danger remains high, and within RED FLAG WARNINGS in parts of West Texas are in effect.
Here are the latest stats on these wildfires as of today’s date:…