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January 22, 2018 05:14 PM

Wildfire in Parker County

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Grass and weeds burns just north of I-20 in Parker County, Monday as high winds and low humidity create perfect conditions for wildfires.
Grass and weeds burns just north of I-20 in Parker County, Monday as high winds and low humidity create perfect conditions for wildfires. Max Faulkner mfaulkner@star-telegram.com
A FW firefighter works to cutoff flames during a multi alarm brrush fire in the Walsh Ranch development.
A FW firefighter works to cutoff flames during a multi alarm brrush fire in the Walsh Ranch development. Glen E. Ellman special to the Star Telegram
Aledo firefighters look for a place to attack a grass fire just north of I-20 in Parker County, Monday afternoon.
Aledo firefighters look for a place to attack a grass fire just north of I-20 in Parker County, Monday afternoon. Max Faulkner mfaulkner@star-telegram.com
Traffic on west bound I-30 slows as smoke fills the sky over Parker County.
Traffic on west bound I-30 slows as smoke fills the sky over Parker County. Max Faulkner mfaulkner@star-telegram.com
Fort Worth firefighters set up a water supply area near the Walsh Elementary School as a grass fire closes in on the school. The school was evacuated as a precaution during the large brush fire.
Fort Worth firefighters set up a water supply area near the Walsh Elementary School as a grass fire closes in on the school. The school was evacuated as a precaution during the large brush fire. Glen E. Ellman special to the Star Telegram
Smoke is visible from the Airport Freeway northeast of downtown as wildfires burn near Parker County, Monday, January 22, 2018.
Smoke is visible from the Airport Freeway northeast of downtown as wildfires burn near Parker County, Monday, January 22, 2018. Kathy Hailey hailey@star-telegram.com
A wildfire burns Monday afternoon near Aledo at Interstate 20 and Farm Road 3325 in Parker County.
A wildfire burns Monday afternoon near Aledo at Interstate 20 and Farm Road 3325 in Parker County. Richard Rodriguez Special to the Star-Telegram
Smoke obscures the view of motorist along the access road to Interstate 20 as grass burns in Parker County.
Smoke obscures the view of motorist along the access road to Interstate 20 as grass burns in Parker County. Max Faulkner mfaulkner@star-telegram.com
Smoke obscures the view of motorist on I-20 as grass burns in Parker County, Monday. All lanes of Interstates 20 and 30 were closed for a time.
Smoke obscures the view of motorist on I-20 as grass burns in Parker County, Monday. All lanes of Interstates 20 and 30 were closed for a time. Max Faulkner mfaulkner@star-telegram.com
Buses lineup to evacuate students at the Walsh Elementary school as a large grass fire moves towards the building.
Buses lineup to evacuate students at the Walsh Elementary school as a large grass fire moves towards the building. Glen E. Ellman special to the Star Telegram
Aledo firefighters look for a place to attack the grass fire just north of I-20 in Parker County.
Aledo firefighters look for a place to attack the grass fire just north of I-20 in Parker County. Max Faulkner mfaulkner@star-telegram.com
Wildfires burn near Aledo at Interstate 20 and FM 3325 in Parker County, Monday, January 22, 2018.
Wildfires burn near Aledo at Interstate 20 and FM 3325 in Parker County, Monday, January 22, 2018. Richard Rodriguez Special to the Star-Telegram
Grass and weeds burn just north of I-20 in Parker County, Monday afternoon. All lanes of Interstate 20 and Interstate 30 from Loop 820 to Farm Road 5 in western Tarrant and eastern Parker counties were closed temporarily due to heavy smoke.
Grass and weeds burn just north of I-20 in Parker County, Monday afternoon. All lanes of Interstate 20 and Interstate 30 from Loop 820 to Farm Road 5 in western Tarrant and eastern Parker counties were closed temporarily due to heavy smoke. Max Faulkner mfaulkner@star-telegram.com
Smoke and flames obscures the view of motorist along the access road to I-20 as grass burns just north of I-20 in Parker County, Monday afternoon.
Smoke and flames obscures the view of motorist along the access road to I-20 as grass burns just north of I-20 in Parker County, Monday afternoon. Max Faulkner mfaulkner@star-telegram.com
Wildfires burn near Aledo at Interstate 20 and FM 3325 in Parker County, Monday, January 22, 2018.
Wildfires burn near Aledo at Interstate 20 and FM 3325 in Parker County, Monday, January 22, 2018. Richard Rodriguez Special to the Star-Telegram
A man takes photos as a wildfire burns east of Willow Park at Interstate 20 and FM 3325 in Parker County, Monday, January 22, 2018.
A man takes photos as a wildfire burns east of Willow Park at Interstate 20 and FM 3325 in Parker County, Monday, January 22, 2018. Richard Rodriguez Special to the Star-Telegram
A large grass fire moves in the direction of the Walsh Elementary Schoool monday afternoon prompting the evacuation of the school.
A large grass fire moves in the direction of the Walsh Elementary Schoool monday afternoon prompting the evacuation of the school. Glen E. Ellman special to the Star-Telegram
A FW brush truck works the fire line during a large grass fire in the Walsh Ranch development.
A FW brush truck works the fire line during a large grass fire in the Walsh Ranch development. Glen E. Ellman special to the Star Telegram
Traffic was backed up for several miles as I20 and 30 were shut down during a large grass fire in the Walsh Ranch development.
Traffic was backed up for several miles as I20 and 30 were shut down during a large grass fire in the Walsh Ranch development. Glen E. Ellman special to the Star Telegram
Police block FM3325 as a grassfire burns in Parker County north of Interstate 20.
Police block FM3325 as a grassfire burns in Parker County north of Interstate 20. Richard Rodriguez Special to the Star-Telegram
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