Possum Kingdon hit again by fires

On July 7 I reported that Possum Kingdom State Park had reopened following the devastating wildfire that decimated much of the park in April.

Now the fires have returned, burning 7,500 more acres and destroying at least 25 homes on Possum Kingdom Lake.

The April fire burned 127,000 acres causing about 150 million dollars damage. Wildfires have been burning in Texas now for close to 300 days due to severe drought, high winds, and gusting high winds. Temperatures in the area reached 106 degrees Tuesday afternoon, with winds gusting up to 28 mph. By 10 p.m., gusts were at about 15 mph and the temperature was 91.

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