Texas wildfires destroy buildings, send ranchers scrambling to save cattle
About 50,000 acres consumed by fires that ignited Thursday across West Texas
ABILENE, Texas -- Several wildfires that ignited Thursday in western parts of Texas have consumed about 50,000 acres so far as firefighters work to contain the blazes.
The worst of the wind-driven fires were in Eastland County, between Fort Worth and Abilene, as part of what has been dubbed the Eastland Complex Fire. The town of Carbon, about 60 miles southeast of Abilene, was among the towns hardest hit by the blazes.
According to FOX West Texas, a separate fire in the town of Ranger spread quickly and destroyed a 100-year-old church.
Here are some of the images and videos that show the effects of the fires so far.
Daylight shows the destruction wildfire caused across Carbon, Texas
Some blocks of homes were completely destroyed with the only thing left standing is the chimney, while others were completely untouched.
Cattle seen running as wildfire spreads in Texas
Ranchers are seen running to try to remove cattle as a wildfire spreads in Texas on Thursday, March 17.
Brush fires erupt in Texas; more than 50,000 acres burn, evacuations ordered
Wind-driven brush fires forced hundreds of people from their homes and damaged several buildings on Thursday in The Lone Star State.
Watch: Homes completely destroyed by overnight wildfire in Texas
House after house after house completely destroyed after a fast-moving fire knocks out power in Carbon, Texas. Firefighters and citizens all flee the city as house after house catches fire.