Area, state units contain Young County wildfires
Two wildfires broke out this week in Young County which were contained by local and state resources. The Cearley Fire was an estimated 855 acres and the Shelton Ranch Fire was an estimated 50 acres. The Cearley Fire broke out Monday, Aug. 21 and was first estimated at 150 acres before growing to an estimated 500 acres the same day with 0% containment. At around 3:30 p.m. Monday, Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) received a request for assistance on the fire burning 10 miles northeast of Graham.
Source: grahamleader.com