Hot and dry conditions across the region on the 2nd and 3rd resulted in elevated fire weather conditions. A few fires started on these days but several more fires began on the 4th and 5th behind a strong cold front. The cold front moved through the region on the 4th bringing strong and gusty north winds with it.  On the 5th, humidity values fell dangerously low. A Red Flag Warning was issued for parts of the area on the 4th and 5th. Over the holiday weekend, over two dozen wildfires ignited with several of the fires causing damage. The largest complex of fires was in Limestone County where five fires burned 7500 acres and 7 homes. The Concord-Robbins Fire in Leon County burned 31 homes and 4689 acres.

Wildfire in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 04-SEP-11 14:00:00 to 07-SEP-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A fire began near Highway 287 in Mildred but spread west toward the town of Navarro. The fire burned a train tressel that continued to burn for several hours. The fire also burned at least one boat, a travel trailer, and some carpentry equipment. Approximately 35 acres were burned in this fire. This was one of about 10 grass fires that erupted in the county on this day. The fire was contained on the 5th and controlled on the 7th.

Wildfire in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 04-SEP-11 13:00:00 to 04-SEP-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A fire near Dawson burned 500 acres. This was one of about 10 grass fires that erupted in the county on this day.

Wildfire in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 04-SEP-11 14:00:00 to 04-SEP-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 600-acre grass fire burned in southwest Hopkins County near the Miller Grove area. The fire began near FM 1567 and burned pastureland and woodland.

Wildfire in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 04-SEP-11 11:00:00 to 14-SEP-11 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A 3000-acre fire in western Limestone County began approximately 20 miles east of Waco. This fire burned one home.

Wildfire in MILAM, TEXAS
From 04-SEP-11 13:00:00 to 04-SEP-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 139.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An animal on a power line sparked a grass fire that spread and destroyed one home, four vehicles, and five sheds.

Wildfire in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 04-SEP-11 13:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 440-acre fire at FM 148 and CR 2613 near Lively destroyed one home.

Wildfire in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 05-SEP-11 13:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Texas DEM reported a 6-acre fire at FM 314 and CR 3603 south of Brownsboro damaged a structure.

Wildfire in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 04-SEP-11 13:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 215.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Oak Street Fire in Corsicana burned 30 acres and consumed 9 metal buildings which were shops of small business owners. Fourteen cars were also lost in this fire.

Wildfire in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 05-SEP-11 09:00:00 to 15-SEP-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Henderson #507 Fire burned 1400 acres and was started by power lines. This fire began near FM 322 and CR 2109 west of Elkhart. The fire began on the 5th, was contained on the 6th and controlled on the 15th.

Wildfire in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 05-SEP-11 23:02:00 to 07-SEP-11 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Henderson #504 Fire burned 503 acres and burned one home. This fire began near FM 228 and CR 1214 in the far southeastern corner of the county. This fire was started by a downed power line.

Wildfire in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 04-SEP-11 13:00:00 to 07-SEP-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.10M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Five fires in Freestone County erupted on the 4th. The fires burned a total of 7500 acres. According to the Limestone Office of Emergency Management, 7 homes and 18 outbuildings were burned by these fires. The largest fire was located near Teague and the fire were contained the morning of the 7th.

Wildfire in BOSQUE, TEXAS
From 03-SEP-11 18:30:00 to 09-SEP-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Cedar Ridge Fire burned 958 acres between FM 2114 and FM 2490 south of Lake Whitney. The fire began from a vehicle hauling a bar-b-que pit. One camper trailer was damaged by this fire.

Wildfire in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 02-SEP-11 13:00:00 to 02-SEP-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

According to the Texas DEM, a one-acre fire on CR 4343 near LaRue damaged a large shop.

Wildfire in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 03-SEP-11 10:20:00 to 14-SEP-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

An 18-acre grass fire along FM 314 south of Brownsboro heavily damaged a house. This fire was started along the roadway from a discarded cigarette. The fire was quickly contained on the 3rd but not fully controlled until the 14th.

Wildfire in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 03-SEP-11 12:45:00 to 06-SEP-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Naylor Fire began near Plainview Road and Naylor Road to the southwest of the North Texas Regional Airport. This fire was started on the 3rd by a car and burned 500 acres. It was contained on the 4th and controlled on the 6th.

Wildfire in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 04-SEP-11 09:30:00 to 14-SEP-11 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Prairie Hill Fire burned 3000 acres around the community of Prairie Hill. This fire was started by downed power lines. The fire was contained on the 4th but not fully controlled until the 14th.

Wildfire in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 04-SEP-11 11:00:00 to 21-SEP-11 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Henderson #495 Fire, also known as the New Chapel Fire, burned 5000 acres. This fire was located near FMs 315 and 321 approximately 9 miles north of Palestine. Five barns and 100 bales of hay were lost in this fire.

Wildfire in LEON, TEXAS
From 04-SEP-11 13:20:00 to 11-SEP-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.10M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Concord-Robbins Fire was started on the 4th, contained on the 7th, and fully controlled on the 11th. It burned a total of 4689 acres within an area bordered by FM 39 to the east, FM 1147 to the west and Highway 7 to the north. The fire burned 31 homes, several more sheds and outbuildings, and some farm equipment.

Wildfire in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 05-SEP-11 13:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Texas DEM reports a 100-acre fire on CR 367 burned two recreational vehicles.

Wildfire in HUNT, TEXAS
From 04-SEP-11 15:50:00 to 06-SEP-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 400.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The South Sulphur Fire burned 100 acres near CR 4415 and FM 1566. Two abandoned, unoccupied homes were lost along with 3 barns and 4 large rolls of hay. The fire began and was contained on the 4th but was not fully controlled until the 6th.

Wildfire in BELL, TEXAS
From 05-SEP-11 13:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 10-15 acre fire in the 1100 block of Knob Hill Road burned a mobile home. This fire was located approximately 3 miles northwest of Rogers.

Wildfire in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 05-SEP-11 13:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 600-acre fire burned near Oil Field Road in the far southeastern portions of the county. No damage or injuries were reported.