The Bufford Creek Fire in Stephens County is now 90% contained, with the blaze covering 3,025 acres. The fire, which started around 1 p.m. Monday, spread rapidly northward, crossing FM 1800 amid hot, dry conditions.
Firefighting Efforts
Local departments, including those from Breckenridge, Hubbard Creek, Wayland, Caddo, Eliasville, and Young County, assisted in the firefighting efforts, along with Texas A&M Forest Service aircraft and ground resources. Crews focused on constructing containment lines and securing hotspots around the perimeter.
Stephens County Judge Will Thompson urged residents in the area to remain alert and monitor local media outlets for updates. No widespread evacuations or structure losses were immediately reported.
Weather Conditions
The National Weather Service Fort Worth issued a Heat Advisory, which remained in effect from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday for most of North Texas, including the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Heat index values up to 106 degrees were expected, with air temperatures near 100 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service, increasing southerly winds, seasonably hot temperatures, and low humidity will support an increasing threat for wildfires across North and Central Texas through the week.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
