On Monday, August 24, Hamilton County’s largest recorded wildfire erupted in the Rio Escondido area, devastating 2,713 acres and multiple homes and structures. The last major Hamilton County wildfire was the Dry Branch fire in May 2022, which destroyed 1,407 acres with no structural or home loss/damage. More than 300 personnel from over 100 state and local agencies had joined the fight to achieve …
Fire fight ignites wave of support from far and wide
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Hamilton, TX 76531
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