Wildfire in Upshur, Texas

Strong winds, low humidity and drought conditions across Northeast Texas were all the ingredients needed for a critical wildfire threat across the region. A wildfire began on September 13th near the Rhonesboro community west of Gilmer, Texas. This fire consumed 350 acres of timberland and grassland and consumed 15 structures including 12 homes. Numerous evacuations were made with shelters having to be set up in Gilmer, Texas. The fire started on FM. 1002 and near Hwy. 154. More than 10 fire departments were called in to help battle the wildfire with total containment declared on September 15th.