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KRTS Fire Update: Saturday 7PM

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Wildfire outside Marfa

Recapping the wildfires damaging the tri-county area.

Fire fighters are battling to save homes in Fort Davis.

Evacuations: Mano Prieto, Dolores Mountain, High Frontier, Fort Davis Estates. There was an evacuation of Fort Davis. ALSO, Sunny Glen, outside Alpine.

Damage: Structure west of Marfa, 1.5 miles on Highway 90. Structure in Mano Prieto. Structures on Dolores Mountain.

Power Outtages: Crows Nest (including KRTS 93.5 FM), Limpia Crossing, Davis Mountains Resort (DMR).

Closures: Texas Highway 17 between Fort Davis & Marfa, Texas Highway 67/90 closed between Fort Stockton & Alpine, Texas Highway 118 NOW open.

UPDATES: Hwy 17 now OPEN between Marfa and Fort Davis.

UDPATES: Evacuations now in Limpia Crossing (6:40 PM).

 

Former KRTS/KXWT News Director