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August 15, 3:30 p.m.: Parker Ridge Fire
has
tripled in size since yesterday |
August 15, 2015 |
Fire officials are now reporting the Parker
Ridge Fire encompasses approximately 6,539
acres, tripling its size from yesterday's
reported 2,000 acres. There are 96 personnel
assigned to the fire.
Firefighters stopped the advance of the fire at
Long Canyon Creek to the north and Farm to
Market Road to the east.
As previously reported by NewsBF, only one out
building was lost. All residents evacuated
safely and no homes were lost. Last night's
evacuation order for Porthill and the Farm to
Market area has been lifted, and all may now
return to their homes.
The Copeland Road and the West Side evacuation
area remain closed to public access. Only Fire
and Emergency traffic are permitted in the area.
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