Corky Fire Grows to 400 Acres in Van Zandt County, Highway 64 Closed Amid Evacuations

Wildfire Near Wills Point Burns 659 Acres, Fully Contained

A wildfire that spread rapidly along State Highway 64 south of Wills Point, east of Dallas, has burned approximately 659 acres but is now 100% contained, according to the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office. The blaze, known as the Corky fire, began Thursday in the 3400 block of State Highway 64 amid heavy grass and […] The post Wildfire Near Wills Point Burns 659 Acres, Fully Contained appeared first on Dallas Express.

Cause of 659 acre Van Zandt County fire still unknown; crews monitoring hotspots

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office is holding a news conference Friday to give an update on a fire that burned 550 acres Thursday night.

Corky Fire grows to 400 acres in Van Zandt County, Highway 64 closed amid evacuations

A massive grass fire near Van Zandt County has closed Highway 64, prompting evacuations and involving multiple fire agencies, amid dangerous wind and dry conditions.

Corky fire spreads to 300 acres in Van Zandt County

The Corky fire in Van Zandt County is 10% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Van Zandt County wildfire reaches 400 acres, 25% contained

8:54: p.m.: During a 9 p.m. news conference, Van Zandt County officials reported that the fire has reached 400 acres and is 25% contained. First responders from several East Texas fire departments are expected to remain at the scene throughout the evening as they continue working to bring the flames under control. Additionally, officials said [...]

Corky fire burns more than 400 acres, and only 25% contained; SH 64 closed

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office is currently on location assisting with the Highway 64 fire, along with numerous agencies from Van Zandt, Kaufman, Henderson, and Hunt counties.