boston: THE BIG PICTURE: Texas drought and wildfires - Wildfires have blazed across Texas for several days, but the drought conditions that fed the flames have been building for many months. Since last November, almost 1,500 homes have burned in nearly 21,000 fires across the state. Two deaths so far have been attributed to the fires, which have forced the evacuations of thousands of residents.(45 photos total)
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THE BIG PICTURE: Texas drought and wildfires

- Wildfires have blazed across Texas for several days, but the drought conditions that fed the flames have been building for many months. Since last November, almost 1,500 homes have burned in nearly 21,000 fires across the state. Two deaths so far have been attributed to the fires, which have forced the evacuations of thousands of residents.(45 photos total)

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Source: Boston.com

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hoarr:

If anybody is looking for a way to help fellow Austinites out during this crazy period, here’s something that’s happening tomorrow morning at 10am.  Taken from the FB of Matt Bearden [Comedian/Co-Host of the Dudley & Bob Show]:

For those of you in Austin:

As BummerFires™2011 continues to eff up our fair city, it’s really up to those of us who are sitting pretty to help those in need. The Dudley & Bob show staff will be collecting needed goods and supplies just after air tomorrow [9/6/2011]. Dale Dudley has secured a truck; now we just need to load it. ITEMS STILL NEEDED:

Water
Gatorade
Non perishable snack - ( wrapped items especially protein bars and nuts)
Heavy duty trash bags
Work gloves
Toiletries
Towels
Sunscreen
Flashlights with batteries
Pet food

If you can help, please, please, please do.

EMMIS Austin
10 AM

Map at http://g.co/maps/yxqh

Other avenues to consider:

Bastrop Pets Need Homes
List of Open Red Cross Centers
[KVUE] How You Can Help Fire Victims

To donate food and clothing to the Red Cross effort directly, call 512/928-4271, 800/928-4271.  Follow #centraltxfires on Twitter for updates about new fires or places to donate/volunteer.

[Photos via Statesman Photo Blog]

Help if you can…

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Source: hoarr

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