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Evacuations ordered in rural Texas as wildfire mushrooms within hours
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk John Seewer, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The fire, which started on Monday afternoon, has burned through more than 78 square miles of ranchland. A wildfire has rapidly expanded, prompting evacuations in rural areas.
A wildfire has rapidly expanded, prompting evacuations in rural areas. The fire, which started on Monday afternoon, has burned through more than 78 square miles of ranchland. Schools have been forced to delay or cancel classes due to the fire.
The fire has had a significant impact, with officials stating that their efforts have had minimal effect so far. Perfect fire conditions have allowed the fire to spread quickly.
Further details about the wildfire and evacuation orders are available, including information about the affected counties and the ongoing response to the fire.
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Category: safety Published: August 25, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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