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Much context to
This video, but the driver appears to have placed them in a very bad situation. Not good…

Chase Helton shared this video with us from the Wheeler Volunteer Fire Department fighting the wildfires. pic.twitter.com/VxnXCBKmL2

— KFDA NewsChannel10 (@NewsChannel10) February 29, 2024

Amazing how fast it's moving. Relatively light fuels saved the home it appears.

This video sent to us from Larry Gatlin shows security camera video of the wildfire at Dan and Kay Gatlin's home between Briscoe and Canadian.

Thankfully, their house and barns survived the fire. pic.twitter.com/R1TzLpKiDf

— KFDA NewsChannel10 (@NewsChannel10) February 29, 2024

There are idiots on Facebook blaming the fires on………………climate change. Theres nothing more stupid than folks 1000 miles away with ZERO knowledge of the region, climate, and fire ecology talking that nonsense. The closest thing "man made" about all of this is likely the man made cigarette butt, the man made train axel sparking, or the man made burn barrel. One guy even said Texas needs to reforest its coast and used this as his historical backup:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Texas_forests

Pseudo environmentalists and climate change nuts truly are an enemy to be fought tooth and nail.

B-1 83 said:

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There are idiots on Facebook blaming the fires on………………climate change. Theres nothing more stupid than folks 1000 miles away with ZERO knowledge of the region, climate, and fire ecology talking that nonsense. The closest thing "man made" about all of this is likely the man made cigarette butt, the man made train axel sparking, or the man made burn barrel. One guy even said Texas needs to reforest its coast and used this as his historical backup:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Texas_forests

Pseudo environmentalists and climate change nuts truly are an enemy to be fought tooth and nail.

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There are environmental activists, (Liberals), and active environmentalists, (Farmers/Ranchers).

LOL, yeah maybe they should understand that a lot of areas that have trees all over now were just grassy plains in Texas.

It would be no different if here in the NE Brazos valley this last year so dry, so much yaupon burning up ready to be fuel, dead grass. You get winds and low humidity like they had up there, and a fire in the wrong place here and it would spread quickly as well. A lot of understory fuel that has been sitting for years.

A couple in their 90's out opening gates ahead of the fires to try and save livestock.

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A couple in their 90's out opening gates ahead of the fires to try and save livestock.

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GrimesCoAg95 said:

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If anyone has hay or wants to donate for fuel.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/yEGBfMi3uxeRgkbd/?mibextid=WC7FNe

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Sent some gas money. Thanks for posting!

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7 trucks, 240 bales, and almost $3k in fuel as of this morning. Hell yeah.

And one guy asking in the comments why you would bring hay to a wildfire because hay burns.

This ranch house belongs to an Ag.

The aftermath picture is the home belonging to the parents on a friend of ours, she was diagnosed with cancer in December and is in a heck of a fight for her life.

I read earlier that Fritch, TX had 46 home burned to a total loss in a town with a population of around 1,700 people.

If anyone is needing space for some cattle we have room for about 30-50. We are in eastern Moore County and this fire started about 8miles east of our place.

Just talked to the guy coordinating. They are going from Grimes county to the panhandle so about 1000 miles round trip. Each truck will need about $1000 in fuel. If we go past that, there is a connection to get alfalfa there for horses.

Trucks leave on Tuesday.

Seems like whoever took that picture shoulda been helping those folks…

WestTxWood88 said:

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Seems like whoever took that picture shoulda been helping those folks…

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The way I understood it the picture was taken by relatives who were going to check on them, and drove up and found them trying to save livestock instead of worrying about their own safety.

Makes sense and proves the point that tribal knowledge beats message board genius every time.

Whats status up there now? Very little news coverage and I as getting better info right here than on news.

I'm making the trip from Houston back home to the panhandle today. I've seen in excess of 50 trucks/trIlers hauling hay/feed/supplies pretty obvious where they were headed.

I saw a group getting fuel in Corsicana this morning and chatted while getting fuel. There were 8 trucks headed towards the panhandle I thanked them profusely and tried to give them some cash to buy their lunch along the way but they all refused and asked me to give the cash to the people that are hurting.

There are still good people in this world, usually doing things without being asked and refusing accolades along the way.

Cody, if you and your crew happen upon this, thanks for being a good one!

That link will take you to the Facebook page for Jarrod Dreher. He is coordinating that group. He has a hay business and works in college station.

My email is in my profile if you have more questions.

From the TAMU Veterinary Emergency Team FB page:

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If you're a Texas Panhandle resident who has been affected by the wildfires, visit tx.ag/RequestTheVET tell us how the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team can help you.
The VET is in the Texas Panhandle to serve those affected by the devastating fires. We're ready to support cattle, horses, and other livestock, as well as companion animals with veterinary care at no cost to our fellow Texans.
Provide your name, phone number, and a brief description of your need at tx.ag/RequestTheVET and the VET will contact you to further assist your animals.

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Headed to Canadian Texas from Northern Colorado. Good Luck Texas!!

Thanks to Robert Ruvalcaba for hauling the load.

It is amazing to see the coordination of Texans to help other Texans. I am in Amarillo this week helping get power restored as best we can but it is a challenge. As IC of our company on night shift, I hear the stories and it just breaks my heart. Reminds me of when I lost it all in Ike. Lots of OB guys came to help and it meant the world to me.

If you can donate, please do. I have met so many families up here needing help. My damn P card is maxed out from buying meals and rooms for folks. IDGAF if I get in trouble. These folks just need a hot meal or a bed.

I wont mention the OB posters name, but thank you for watching my dog during the day while I sleep/work. You are a good woman and have a huge heart. Thank you.

Looks to me like that's exactly what they were doing

Sorry if already posted.

https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/2024-panhandle-wildfires/