200 firefighting personnel help contain Texas Fire near Kendrick

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KENDRICK, Idaho – The Texas Fire that began last Monday has burned about 1,600 acres, has drawn nearly 200 emergency response personnel and is 20% contained as of Saturday.

According to the Idaho Department of Lands (DOL), firefighters were able to further establish a line around the fire on Saturday and keep back creeping smoke as

“As members of the public begin returning to their properties, we urge them to be mindful of the firefighters that are continuing to work and drive within the fire area, for your safety and theirs,” DOL said.

All evacuation advisories for the fire


 

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