Alma Fire near Ennis reaches 653 acres, 100% contained, officials say
A brush fire that reached more than 650 acres southeast of Ennis is 100 percent contained, officials said Saturday.
As of 9:55 p.m. Friday, the Alma Fire had burned 600 acres and was 20% contained, according to the Texas Forest Service.
At about 8:40 p.m., an evacuation notice for residents along FM 85 was rescinded, and residents were told they could safely return home.
More than two hours earlier, residents from Zmolek Road to Bruce Road and FM 85 had been urged to evacuate. An evacuation center was set up at Cowboy Church of Ennis, 7450 S. Interstate 45 Service Road.
