Fire officials: Erath County under ‘moderate’ danger
Just last week several units --
"It was about the same size as Fambro (Ranch) fire in April," said ECVFR Coordinator
But the one that occurred last week is one of the largest fires the county has seen.
Although there were no homes involved in that fire, there are ways homeowners can take precautions -- especially those who live in rural areas -- which includes maintaining their yard, using fire resistant materials around the home and improving access for first responders.
According to the Keetch-Byram Drought Index,
However, Brooks said he wouldn't use the term "wildfire" for what he has seen in this area.
"I think wildfire would be on a big, big scale, California-style," he said. "Thousands of acres and no way to get to it or start putting it out."
Besides a lack of rain, low humidity and strong winds can create a recipe for disaster when it comes to burning.
"People burn every day no matter what -- especially when you're not under a burn ban you can't tell them not to -- but it's just a matter of what they're going to pay attention to and not leaving it unattended," Brooks said. "If you start it, stay with it and make sure someone has eyes on it all the time."
Brooks wants the community to know that they should call if they have concerns about a fire, don't wait.
"I'd rather get half-way there three times a day than have to go spend two days out somewhere," he said.
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