PANOLA COUNTY, Texas — Officials are responding to multiple wildfires in Panola County.
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, a 300-acre fire broke out off FM 31 S., in the Galloway area. That fire has since grown to nearly 750 acres and is 90% contained. A second fire was reported near SH 149, just northwest of Beckville. That fire has been contained. Smoke was also moving over into Rusk County and can be seen by National Weather Service satellites. Residents are reminded to stay vigilant as crews continue battling the fires.
The Panola County Sheriff's Office is in the process of evacuating homes in the areas of CR 452 and CR 453. If you are still near the fire zone and need assistance getting to safety, call 911 or (903) 693-0333.
Details as to what sparked the blaze are unknown at this time, but CBS19 will update this article as more information becomes available.