Raging Texas Fires Destroy More Than 1,000 Homes - Truthdig: Wildfires continue to rage in Texas, and by Tuesday the estimated 85 fires had destroyed more than 7,500 acres and more than 1,000 homes.
The fires gained momentum from relentless weather conditions, especially the region’s ongoing drought and high winds brought on by Tropical Storm Lee. So far, more than 5,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in the most at-risk areas.
