We were never in danger from the Leon County fires, however, they lost over 100 homes about 20 minutes from us and Bastrop was hit real hard and they still haven't got it contained.

I got this from a Classmate this evening and thought I'd share it with Y'all.

From local newspaper in Central Texas , The Gonzales Cannon....'Come and Read It' (J 'Come and Get It')

Bureaucracy at work......the fed agencies got off to a bad start with many state volunteer fire departments who were there to help fight the fire........apparently, they had not followed proper protocol.

Feds to assume control of Bastrop Co. fire; volunteer firemen turned away | The Gonzales Cannon

Meanwhile, a friend sent this impressive photo of the Bastrop fire....I think this is on Hwy 71 going East into Bastrop.
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GOD BLESS TEXAS !