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At the Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth, our prayers go out to all the firefighters and families dealing with the destructive wildfires in our midst. These fires are beasts and can spark out of nowhere. Even though our firm deals with mostly car accidents, we want to remind all Texans not to drive into smoke. It sounds like common sense, but there is no telling where that smoke is coming from. It could be miles and miles away or just around the corner.
Listen to your radio or TV before driving in areas that are prone for wildfires, which is basically all of Texas due to our extreme drought. High winds may cause wildfires to spread rapidly and jump across natural barriers such as roads and even waterways. Strong winds can force smoke to stay low to the ground, obscuring roadways and traffic signs. Texas wildfires have been propelled by wind gusts as high as 60 mph.
Fires move fast and we don't want you to become a fire fatality - if you see smoke, turn around and go the other way. To all those affected by these awful fires, our thoughts are with you.