More Than 8,000 Homes Saved During 2022 Wildfire Season

More Than 8,000 Homes Saved During 2022 Wildfire Season

Barbara Peeler credits firefighters with saving her family’s ranch. When a fire started on a highway bordering the A.M. Peeler Ranch in southern Atascosa County in March, Peeler said the response from emergency crews was swift and powerful. The fire, which burned 2,900 acres, spread rapidly in tall grass and thick brush. However, it never threatened structures, thanks to the efforts of the Texas A&M Forest Service and local volunteer fire departments, she said. “The response was…

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Protecting Homes From Wildfire

Protecting Homes From Wildfire

Barbara Peeler credits firefighters with saving her family’s ranch. When a fire started on a highway bordering the A.M. Peeler Ranch in southern Atascosa County in March, Peeler said the response from emergency crews was swift and powerful. The fire, which burned 2,900 acres, spread rapidly in tall grass and thick brush. However, it never threatened structures, thanks to the efforts of the Texas A&M Forest Service and local volunteer fire departments, she said. “The response was…

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