A wildfire buring in north-central Anderson County, Texas on September 4th, 2011 Parts of  have been scorched by sweeping this week. Officials state that a wildfire which swept much of central Texas this week destroyed at least 1,400 homes and forced about 5,000 people to evacuate to safety. An official with the told news sources on Thursday that much of that fire has been contained. At least 170 wildfires have ravaged much of the state over the past week. On Tuesday, a thick haze of smoke enveloped the city of for several hours, forcing school officials to cancel all outdoor sports activities. Since late 2010 the overall devastation of wildfires in the state is estimated to cost at least in firefighting expenses. The state's Lieutenant Governor, , who is the acting governor in Governor Perry's absence, indicated he will ask the federal government to declare Texas a major disaster area. President  has also promised to provide needed assistance to local officials.
A wildfire buring in north-central Anderson County, Texas on September 4th, 2011 Parts of Texas have been scorched by sweeping this week. Officials state that a wildfire which swept much of central Texas this week destroyed at least 1,400 homes and forced about 5,000 people to evacuate to safety. An official with the told news sources on Thursday that much of that fire has been contained. At least 170 wildfires have ravaged much of the state over the past week. On Tuesday, a thick haze of smoke enveloped the city of for several hours, forcing school officials to cancel all outdoor sports activities. Since late 2010 the overall devastation of wildfires in the state is estimated to cost at least in firefighting expenses. The state's Lieutenant Governor, , who is the acting governor in Governor Perry's absence, indicated he will ask the federal government to declare Texas a major disaster area. President Obama has also promised to provide needed assistance to local officials.
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