Saturday, April 16, 2011

Firefighter Killed in North Texas Wildfires

The harsh winds and dry temperatures in Eastland County in North Texas have hampered efforts to contain wildfires that claimed the life of Eastland (TX) Volunteer Firefighter Gregory M. Simmons, 51. Reports state Simmons was overcome by smoke on a rural road. The fires have also claimed more than 30 homes with 200 more threatened by the rapidly-spreading fire. "Greg was a seasoned veteran and invaluable member of the department and community and we are all at a loss for words at this time," Eastland Fire Chief Phillip Arther said in a news release. Simmons is survived by his wife, Carrie, and two daughters. For more on this fire and Firefighter Simmons, click here and here.

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