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Texas wildfire mushrooms within hours, ripping through ranchlands
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 It has burned more than 78 square miles of land, causing significant damage. A wildfire that began early Monday afternoon has exploded in size, ripping through ranchlands and destroying several structures.
A wildfire that began early Monday afternoon has exploded in size, ripping through ranchlands and destroying several structures. The fire has forced evacuations and led to school closures on Tuesday. It has burned more than 78 square miles of land, causing significant damage.
Further details about the fire are available, including its exact location and the current status of the evacuations. The fire's rapid growth has had a major impact on the surrounding area, with multiple structures destroyed.
More information can be found through the source, which is continuing to provide updates on the wildfire's progression and the response efforts.
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Category: safety Published: August 25, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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