Texas brings some blazes under control but fears new fires
Thursday, September 8, 2011 - 20:00
in Earth & Climate
Firefighters make headway against the largest fire, which has destroyed 1,386 homes east of Austin. But officials say the record summer heat and drought are keeping the state's fire risk high.Texas fire officials have brought some major blazes under control, allowing residents to return to their homes, but warned that the state may still face more fires given record summer heat and drought.