As of 6:00 pm Monday, firefighters from many area counties were working to contain two major wildfires, one in Coleman County and one in Mills County.  According to the Texas A&M Forest Service:

Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to a request for assistance on the #CrewsGapFire, western Coleman County and eastern Runnels County. The fire is an estimated 2,500 acres and 0% contained. The fire is wind driven and moving quickly in juniper and brush. Aviation has been ordered to assist.  Tankers were beginning drops on the fire.

The #Mills1511Fire in Mills County will now be called #3OaksFire. The fire remains an estimated 300 acres and 0% contained.  Aviation resources has been requested.