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Howard County wildfire 100% contained

The Barber Fire was fought by the Howard County VFD, Westbrook VFD and the Texas A&M Forest Service.

HOWARD COUNTY, Texas — Crews began fighting the Barber wildfire in Howard County on Tuesday evening.

The Howard County Volunteer Fire Department, the Westbrook Volunteer Fire Department and Howard County Road and Bridge worked to contain the fire.

Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters also responded to help battle the flames.

As of 5:18 p.m., the Texas A&M fire map lists the fire as being 100% contained at 63 acres.

However, when the service was called out it had reached approximately 130 acres.

At this time there is no further information.

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