Breaking News

More () »

news

Fire in Val Verde County Continues to Burn

There's no break for crews in Val Verde County after the grassfire there sparked back up again on Saturday. The fire has now burned through 150,000 acres and is only five percent contained.

Staff Report
NewsWest 9

VAL VERDE COUNTY - There's no break for crews in Val Verde County after the grassfire there sparked back up again on Saturday.

The fire has now burned through 150,000 acres and is only five percent contained.

So far, two structures have been lost and numerous ranch houses are threatened.

The flames are burning in rugged terrain, in tall grass and brush.

The fire is being held at roads 105 and 107 in Crockett County.