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Firefighters are currently working to contain the Silver Highway wildfire in Coke County. The fire started August 8, 2020 at 4:30pm approximately 17 miles northwest of Robert Lee, Texas.

The wildfire is burning in grass and brush in rough terrain. Structures are threatened. Ground crews are working to construct fireline around the fire, working in coordination with aviation resources to slow the spread of the fire. Aviation resources include 3 single engine air tankers, 1 air tanker, and 1 Type 1 helicopter.

Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with Robert Lee VFD to manage the fire.