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KRTS Fire Update: 10:30 PM

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Fire in Jeff Davis County

According to fire official Jim Fowler of Fort Davis, the official count of burnt structures in Fort Davis is 10.

Fire officials are surveying the area south of Balmorhea to assess any need for evacuation. Fire currently 13 miles south of Balmorhea.

Highway 118 North AND South of Fort Davis once again closed.

Power gas and water still shut down in Fort Davis.

Highway 17 between Marfa and Fort Davis is being controlled so that only necessary traffic can pass.

Fire reported in the Fort Davis State Park. Fire north of Fort Davis toward Balmorhea. Fire in Fort Davis. Eyewitness: "The east side of Fort Davis is taking it pretty hard."

Food that is "Ready To Eat" is best for the fire-fighters.

Former KRTS/KXWT News Director