Who are doing the good work?
Firefighters have made some progress in battling a spreading wildfire in northern Texas
What are they doing?
battling a spreading wildfire in northern Texas, but dry conditions contributed to a rash of new fires
Where?
The blaze is burning on Possum Kingdom Lake, near the town of Brad, about 100 miles west of Dallas.
When did that happen?
as of Thursday,
Is there a specific location?
The blaze is burning on Possum Kingdom Lake
What is that?
The blaze is burning on Possum Kingdom Lake
Did thay manage to damp it down?
However, "we feel much better about this fire today" as the blaze is now 50% contained, said John Nichols,
How much?
as the blaze is now 50% contained,
Who said that?
said John Nichols, spokesman for the forest service
Did it cause any havoc?
The flames have destroyed 40 homes and nine RVs,
Do they have any afterplan?
Authorities are working on a re-entry strategy for residents, said Palo Pinto County Sheriff Ira Mercer, and they are trying to get the lake open for the Labor Day holiday.
In what capacity?
Authorities are working on a re-entry strategy for residents, said Palo Pinto County Sheriff Ira Mercer, and they are trying to get the lake open for the Labor Day holiday
So, are they moving people away?
On Wednesday, evacuations were ordered in several communities on the north side of the lake after the fire charged over a ridge
Who said that?
CNN affiliate WFAA reported
Do they have any advice for people who are just watching it?
The Forest Service pulled out of its command observation post, telling journalists and onlookers to get out of the way of the flames.
What was that?
The Forest Service pulled out of its command observation post, telling journalists and onlookers to get out of the way of the flames.