Five fires around the Austin area, none of them are contained right now. 350 homes destroyed in an afternoon, and thousands of people evacuated.
Most of Texas is dry as a tinderbox right now, and yesterday the winds were blowing 40 to 45. Worst possible conditions. My youngest kid drove past one yesterday on her way home for a visit, that highway is completely shut down now.
There is no rain in the forecast, but the winds aren't as bad today. There are a lot of tired firefighters working hard today, trying to get this stuff under control.
Also, ain't lettin my kid go back home this afternoon. That's the deal.