RUSK COUNTY, Texas — The Rusk County Emergency Management and Fire Marshal's Office alerted residents of a fire on County Road 438 Tuesday evening, that has grown to 50-acres wide.
The blaze is 75 percent contained as of 8:45 p.m.
The biggest fire is located on County Road 438, and others were reported on County Roads 324, 401, 4188, 438 and 376.
The Texas A&M Forest Service was called in for both air and ground assistance to fight the fires due to high wind conditions in the area.
Those witnessing suspicious activity around the area are asked to report it to the Rusk County Sherriff's Office at 903-657-3581.
CBS19 will update this story as information becomes available.
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