Crews Make Progress Containing Texas Wildfire That Has Burned 85 Square Miles

Dallas TX

22 March, 2022

4:56 PM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth March 22, 2022 Officials say firefighting crews are making progress containing a massive Texas wildfire that is blamed for the death of a deputy last week. The Eastland Complex has burned about 85 square miles since a series of fires broke out in an area 120 miles west of Dallas. The fires were about 60% contained as of Monday night, up from 30% containment a day before, according to Texas A&M Forest Service. The fire has burned 147 structures so far and led to the death of Deputy Sgt. Barbara Fenley, who died while going door-to-door telling residents to evacuate, officials said. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.