Fire Closes TX 115 In Andrews County
By: Dylan Brooks
Updated: April 7, 2011
ANDREWS COUNTY -- A grass fire closed a major road in Andrews County Wednesday.
TXDOT closed TX 115 between Mustang Drive and F.M. 181 Wednesday afternoon because of a fire there. The fire was initially contained by mid-afternoon, and crews were working on hot spots in the area after that.
The fire broke out again around 6 PM Wednesday. The fire was spreading into the evening, and crews were working to contain it once again. Crews said TX 115 was still closed at of 6:30 PM, and several other roads near the blaze had also been closed. Drivers should avoid the area if possible.
Meanwhile, another grass broke out along F.M. 181 near the Gaines-Andrews County line Wednesday afternoon. Officials told drivers to avoid that area.
Also, drivers should never head into smoke.
TXDOT closed TX 115 between Mustang Drive and F.M. 181 Wednesday afternoon because of a fire there. The fire was initially contained by mid-afternoon, and crews were working on hot spots in the area after that.
The fire broke out again around 6 PM Wednesday. The fire was spreading into the evening, and crews were working to contain it once again. Crews said TX 115 was still closed at of 6:30 PM, and several other roads near the blaze had also been closed. Drivers should avoid the area if possible.
Meanwhile, another grass broke out along F.M. 181 near the Gaines-Andrews County line Wednesday afternoon. Officials told drivers to avoid that area.
Also, drivers should never head into smoke.
