The potential for significant wildfires continues this week for much of North, Central and East Texas as firefighters work to contain several new fires from Monday. Areas of concern include the eastern Rolling Plains, Cross Timbers, Central Texas, North Texas near the Waco and Dallas-Fort Worth areas and south along the I-35 corridor near the Capital region. The risk for significant fires is also expanding east to include portions of East Texas, including areas near Palestine, Crockett, Huntsville, Tyler and Marshall. State and local firefighters, including Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) personnel, responded to 18 wildfires yesterday for an estimated 6,594 acres burned. This includes the still-burning 1148 Fire in Palo Pinto County, the Chalk Mountain Fire in Somervell County and the Nelson Creek Fire in Walker County. Stay wildfire aware. If a wildfire is spotted, immediately contact local authorities. A quick response can help save lives and property. Read more at our #linkinbio #txwildfire #txfire #texaswildfire #wildfireaware