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KRTS Fire Report: Sunday 8:30 AM

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Charred earth near to where the Rock Ranch fire began, Hwy 90 west of Marfa

The Fort Davis fire team is currently in a briefing meeting. We'll get a full report of the morning assessment by 9 AM.

No human injuries in the Fort Davis blaze. Smoldering remains in town. Still getting reports of smaller fires. Roads expected to be open by 9:30 AM. Officials VERY MUCH discourage sight-seers and gapers. Only residents will be allowed. Crewes are making a house-to-house assessment. Two canteens will be arriving to provide assistance: from both the Salvation Army and the Red Cross. There is no power in town. It may be 5 days before it returns. AT&T cell service returned to Marfa. Water available in limited supply. Please make MINIMAL use of water in that area.

Former KRTS/KXWT News Director