Elevated fire weather conditions persisted for most of the month due to the extreme heat and the ongoing historic drought. Many wildfires occurred during the month burning over 40,000 acres of land, several homes, and lots of personal property. From the 26th through the 31st, there were 9 grass fires that caused damage. Most of these fires continued to burn into September. On the 30th, the 101 Fire began in Palo Pinto County near Possum Kingdom Lake. This fire burned 39 homes in the Cliffs and Gaines Bend subdivisions and another 9 recreational vehicles. In Coryell County, a 525-acre fire burned in the far eastern portions of the county, a 1635-acre fire burned near Evant, and another 3700-acre fire burned on the grounds of Fort Hood. A 400-acre fire in Wise County burned 5 homes, and a 2314-acre fire burned 3 homes in Anderson County.

Wildfire in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-11 11:54:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Coryell Complex was a group of 11 grass fires that were started approximately 4 miles southeast of Evant along US Highway 84 and FM 183. The 11 fires eventually merged into 5 fires that were managed as a complex. A vehicle towing a barbecue pit was believed to have started the fires which began on August 28th, was contained on September 1st, and fully controlled on September 14th. A total of 1635 acres burned. The largest fire burned approximately 1400 acres.

Wildfire in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 30-AUG-11 15:35:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Jack Mountain fire began on August 30th and was controlled September 14th. The fire began in the Jack Mountain impact area on Fort Hood and burned approximately 3700 acres. The fire was believed to have been started by artillery training exercises, and the only damage reported was to two power poles.

Wildfire in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 29-AUG-11 14:15:00 to 29-AUG-11 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 30-35 acre fire on CR 4765 in Kempner destroyed a vacant home and three other structures. The fire began when a buzzard on an electrical transformer caused the transformer to short out.

Wildfire in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-11 14:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 100-acre grass fire burned along Highway 183 between Watson and Briggs. A live wire started the fire which burned a truck on the property.

Wildfire in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 30-AUG-11 11:35:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 12.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The 101 Ranch fire began on August 30th south of Possum Kingdom Lake on the east side of Highway 16. The fire burned to the north, jumped the highway and burned into the Gaines Bend and Cliffs Subdivisions. It was finally controlled on October 11th after burning 6555 acres. The fire burned 39 homes in the Cliffs and Gaines Bend. The guard shack, the pro shop, and the front office to the Cliffs also burned, and nine recreational vehicles were lost in the fire. One person suffered minor burns and two firefighters sustained minor ankle injuries.

Wildfire in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 28-AUG-11 13:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A 1-acre fire in a subdivision near Farm to Market 753 and County Road 1111 burned a storage structure. The location is approximately 6 miles southwest of Athens.

Wildfire in ANDERSON, TEXAS
From 30-AUG-11 13:35:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Henderson Fire #475 began on the 30th in the far northeastern parts of the county near Frankston, was contained September 5th, and fully controlled on September 15th. The fire burned 2314 acres and claimed 3 homes.

Wildfire in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 26-AUG-11 15:32:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Horseshoe Bend Fire began on August 26th in far eastern Coryell County near the Leon River. The fire was contained on September 2nd and fully controlled on September 4th. The fire burned 525 acres. One firefighter suffered mild heat exhaustion and another suffered an ankle injury. A bulldozer owned by the Texas Forestry Service was burn in this fire.

Wildfire in WISE, TEXAS
From 31-AUG-11 12:15:00 to 31-AUG-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 800.00K
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The 3547 Fire burned approximately 400 acres and was controlled September 6th. The fire was ignited by farm equipment along CR 3547 approximately 6 miles southwest of Paradise. Five homes, 3 outbuildings, a ranch barn, 1 tractor, and several hay bales were lost in the fire. One person was injured and transported to a hospital.