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OFFICIAL: 15-acre wildfire contained in Rusk County

Residents on County Road 4111 were able to return to their homes after they were evacuated earlier.

RUSK COUNTY, Texas — A 15-acre wildfire that forced an evacuation along County Road 4111 in Rusk County is contained.

According to Rusk County Director of Support Michael Searcy, the wildfire is practically contained.

Officials said residents on County Road 4111 were able to return to their homes after they were evacuated earlier.

Earlier officials blocked off County Road 4111 as they evacuated nearly 30 people in the area, said Johnwayne Valdez, Rusk County Sheriff.

The only ones allowed in the area were fire personnel and people that were returning to their homes to grab something quick, Valdez said.

Credit: Lidia Herrera
15-acre wildfire contained in Rusk County

CBS19 will update this article with more information as it becomes available.

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