Dry conditions and above normal temperatures across the region left the area susceptible to grass fires during the early part of September. Several small grass fires caused damage between the 6th and 9th, and on the 6th, an elderly man was killed when a grass fire spread to his mobile home. The Dam Fire in Hill County ignited on the 8th, burning 580 acres on the south side of Lake Whitney and 9 homes.

Wildfire in HILL, TEXAS
From 08-SEP-11 15:10:00 to 13-SEP-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 975.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Dam Fire on the south edge of Lake Whitney burned 580 acres near the Hill/Bosque County line. Nine homes and 25 outbuildings were lost in the fire. This fire began on the roadside next to SH 22 but the cause was unknown. One firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation.

Wildfire in ERATH, TEXAS
From 08-SEP-11 15:10:00 to 08-SEP-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A grass fire near FM 1188 north of Huckabay burned in a hay field. This fire burned 5-10 acres.

Wildfire in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 09-SEP-11 13:00:00 to 09-SEP-11 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Texas DEM reported a 4-acre grass fire on FM 3062 near Malakoff burned 4 rows of storage buildings.

Wildfire in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 09-SEP-11 12:00:00 to 09-SEP-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 10-acre fire on Shelby Road between Everman and Kennedale burned two structures. One civilian was injured and treated at the scene.

Wildfire in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 09-SEP-11 11:00:00 to 09-SEP-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 30-acre fire on Retta-Mansfield Road near Mansfield burned 10 outbuildings.

Wildfire in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 09-SEP-11 13:00:00 to 09-SEP-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Texas DEM reported a 70-80 acre fire at J.W. Martine Road near US Highway 79 in the Elliott community burned 20 round bales of hay and a full hay barn.

Wildfire in HUNT, TEXAS
From 09-SEP-11 15:30:00 to 13-SEP-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 24.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Crowell Road Fire burned 200 acres near I-30 and CR 2509. Four outbuildings were burned in this fire. The fire was located approximately 13 miles southwest of Greenville.

Wildfire in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 09-SEP-11 12:08:00 to 10-SEP-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Levita Fire burned 60 acres on an exotic game ranch along CR 101, approximately 3 miles west of Levita. One structure was lost in this fire.

Wildfire in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 06-SEP-11 16:15:00 to 06-SEP-11 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A small grass fire on the 1300 block of Travis Lane in the city of Kaufman killed an elderly man. The grass fire spread to a nearby mobile home, engulfing the home in flames. Two other family members at the residence were injured.

Wildfire in HUNT, TEXAS
From 09-SEP-11 16:00:00 to 09-SEP-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A fire near I-30, FM 1565, and CR 2596 near Royse City burned 75-100 acres and also burned 5 sheds and slightly damaged 2 mobile homes.

Wildfire in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 08-SEP-11 12:00:00 to 08-SEP-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

According to the Texas DEM, 8 fires erupted along Highway 31E near CR 3710 between Athens and Murchison. These fires were likely started by a travel trailer. The fires burned 100 acres and heavily damaged a barn and one other structure.