I’m watching this on TV and I am dumbstruck by the size and scope of this thing. I so fervently pray, Dear Lord, DO SOMETHING! PLEASE!
At least the winds have finally died down - but the relative humidity is still very low.
Total acres burned in Texas since Nov. 15, 2010: 3,601,775
http://inciweb.org/incident/article/2315/12993/
For reasons known only to Him, He is. Keep that in mind.
With regard to the rural fires, keep in mind that Dove Season started September 1 around here, so weekend-warrior hunters were out in force this weekend as well as us who live in the country who might be a bit more sensitive.
Smoking/drinking, grilling, 4-wheelin in high grass....accidents happens.