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A wildfire outside Abilene scorched dozens of homes and was only 5% contained Thursday afternoon.

High winds have hampered operations as crews fight blazes in Texas, Colorado and New Mexico

Updates on the Mesquite Heat Fire south of Abilene that started near View and threatens Buffalo Gap.

Mesquite Heat Fire is at 9,613 acres and 25% containment Friday morning, with high winds and temperatures and low relative humidity hampering efforts.

The wildfire broke through containment lines Wednesday afternoon and crossed U.S. Highway 277, prompting evacuations between View and Buffalo Gap.

More than 5,000 firefighters are battling multiple wildland blazes in dry, windy weather across the Southwest. The fires include one that has destroyed dozens of structures in western Texas and another that is picking up steam again in New Mexico.

A wildfire outside Abilene scorched dozens of homes and was only 5% contained Thursday afternoon.

Mesquite Heat Fire is at 9,613 acres and 25% containment Friday morning, with high winds and temperatures and low relative humidity hampering efforts.

The Mesquite Heat Fire near Abilene started burning Tuesday afternoon. By Wednesday, the fire had burned 1,500 acres and was only 10% contained.

Updates on the Mesquite Heat Fire south of Abilene that started near View and threatens Buffalo Gap.