- Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
- One set of evacuation orders lifted in Caldwell County after wildfire contained
- 'We gutted every building' | Chimney Rock rebuilding after Hurricane Helene
- 'We gutted every building' | Chimney Rock rebuilding after Hurricane Helene
- Debris from Hurricane Helene provides fuel, complicates containment for spring wildfires
Game Preserve Fire: Evacuations north of Huntsville recommended as wildfire grows to 3,000 acres
The fire was originally reported as 100 acres late Friday afternoon.
WALKER COUNTY, Texas — The Walker County Office of Emergency Management is recommending evacuations for everyone within three miles of Lost Indian Camp Road due to a large wildfire
The Game Preserve Fire grew to 3,000 acres as of Saturday morning and is still just 10% contained. Friday night, the OEM said FM 247 was closed in both directions from Pinedale to FM 2989 due to the fire.
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire started just before 4:30 p.m. Friday. The fire grew from 100 acres to 1,200 acres by Friday night.
Officials said they were still building containment lines as firefighters patrol. More crews are expected to assist with the fire on Saturday.
This is a developing story that will be updated if/when more information becomes available.