Evacuations ordered for some residents in Taylor County, Texas, as the Mesquite Heat Fire burns 1,500 acres
received burns while working to extinguish one of several fires burning in the Lone Star state, and officials warn there is the potential for more fires to break out in the region through the end of the week.
The Mesquite Heat Fire in Taylor County broke out Tuesday and has so far burned 1,500 acres and is only 5% contained. As of Wednesday morning, Hidden Valley Drive and Hillside Road remain closed to everyone except for first responders.That fire is currently about 9,000 acres and about 30% contained. Around 10:30 p.m., a downburst from the storm caused the fire to erupt and impacted firefighters working to contain the blaze.
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