As multiple wildfires spread within 100 miles west of Fort Worth, the National Weather Service said low humidity and gusty winds have caused a continued elevated fire risk in the region west of I-35.
The Eastland Complex Fire was reported on Thursday after multiple fires in Eastland County combined, including the Walling Fire. By Friday morning the Eastland Complex Fire was estimated to be 45,383 acres and 4% contained, the Texas A&M Forest Service said.
Around 18,000 people live in Eastland County. The town of Cardon and the city of Gordon are among those impacted by the fire. About 475 homes were evacuated in Gorman, but officials don’t yet know how many structures may have burned, said Matthew Ford, spokesman for Texas A&M Forest Service.
