A brutal wildfire is raging ‘unchecked’ across the Panhandle of Texas with the entire population of Alanreed evacuated as first responders fight to stop the small town being wiped from the map.
Social media posts claiming that Alanreed burned to the ground quickly went viral but Gray County officials confirmed to Dailymail.com that fire fighters were actively working to stop the blaze and that it was too early to assess the full extent of the damage.
Alanreed is only about 0.5 square miles and had a last reported population of 16 people, according to recent Census data.
The evacuation notice comes as Texas A&M Forest Service warned residents in the northern part of the state of ‘extreme wildfire danger.’
Officials warned that high winds between 30 and 40mph with gusts over 60mph and low humidity has created the perfect storm for wildfires.
‘Stay WILDFIRE ALERT today! If a wildfire is spotted, immediately contact local authorities. A quick response can help save lives and property,’ Texas A&M Forest Service said in a statement.
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Alanreed is a small town in Texas that only spans about 0.5 square miles
The post office in Alanreed is one of the few businesses in the small town
