Texas wildfires largely controlled, but risks remain

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 Auto Property

The Texas Forest Service says wildfires that began more than two weeks ago in Bastrop County have been 95% contained. Weekend rain and cooler temperatures helped improve firefighting in the area about 30 miles east of Austin, officials said. The fire killed two people and destroyed 1,554 homes, a record number for a single fire. Actor Jack Black, who last year filmed a movie in Bastrop, returned Sunday to tour the wildfire damage and visit with some of those who lost homes.


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