Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this...photo-1782694.30708 - |ucfirst

A Civilian Conservation Corps-era fire watch tower inside Bastrop State Park damaged in the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less A Civilian Conservation Corps-era fire watch tower inside Bastrop State Park damaged in the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS A Civilian Conservation Corps-era fire watch tower inside Bastrop...photo-1782110.30708 - |ucfirst

Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wildfire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. less Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wildfire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this...photo-1613930.30708 - |ucfirst

Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. less Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this...photo-1613927.30708 - |ucfirst

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Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo as fire-damaged trees brown on the left of the image and non-fire-damaged trees remain green on the right side of the image. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. less Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo as fire-damaged trees brown on the left of the image and non-fire-damaged trees remain green on the right side ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this...photo-1613929.30708 - |ucfirst

A destroyed home on the bank above the Colorado River in the Bastrop County Complex wildfire area is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. less A destroyed home on the bank above the Colorado River in the Bastrop County Complex wildfire area is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net A destroyed home on the bank above the Colorado River in the...photo-1613928.30708 - |ucfirst

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Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this...photo-3251706.30708 - |ucfirst

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A vehicle drives, as seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo, through the still-closed Bastrop State Park after the Bastrop County Complex wildfire tore through the park barely more than two weeks ago. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less A vehicle drives, as seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo, through the still-closed Bastrop State Park after the Bastrop County Complex wildfire tore through the park barely more than two weeks ago. ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS A vehicle drives, as seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial...photo-2917105.30708 - |ucfirst

Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wildfire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. Officials announced Tuesday that electrical sparks started the fire. less Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wildfire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this...photo-1618192.30708 - |ucfirst

Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wildfire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wildfire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS Damage from the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this...photo-8791127.30708 - |ucfirst

A home destroyed in the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo above the banks of the Colorado River. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less A home destroyed in the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo above the banks of the Colorado River. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS A home destroyed in the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in...photo-8791191.30708 - |ucfirst

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A vehicle drives, as seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo, through the still-closed Bastrop State Park after the Bastrop County Complex wildfire tore through the park barely more than two weeks ago. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less A vehicle drives, as seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo, through the still-closed Bastrop State Park after the Bastrop County Complex wildfire tore through the park barely more than two weeks ago. ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS A vehicle drives, as seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial...photo-3377479.30708 - |ucfirst

The remains of a home in the Tahitian Village area of Bastrop burned in the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less The remains of a home in the Tahitian Village area of Bastrop burned in the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become the most ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS The remains of a home in the Tahitian Village area of Bastrop...photo-8791142.30708 - |ucfirst

A Civilian Conservation Corps-era fire watch tower inside Bastrop State Park damaged in the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less A Civilian Conservation Corps-era fire watch tower inside Bastrop State Park damaged in the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS A Civilian Conservation Corps-era fire watch tower inside Bastrop...photo-8791215.30708 - |ucfirst

A Civilian Conservation Corps-era fire watch tower inside Bastrop State Park damaged in the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less A Civilian Conservation Corps-era fire watch tower inside Bastrop State Park damaged in the Bastrop County Complex wildfire is seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo. The wild fire, which has become ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS A Civilian Conservation Corps-era fire watch tower inside Bastrop...photo-8791147.30708 - |ucfirst

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A vehicle drives, as seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo, through the still-closed Bastrop State Park after the Bastrop County Complex wildfire tore through the park barely more than two weeks ago. The wild fire, which has become the most destructive in Texas' history, started September 5 and burned more than 34,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less A vehicle drives, as seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial photo, through the still-closed Bastrop State Park after the Bastrop County Complex wildfire tore through the park barely more than two weeks ago. ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS A vehicle drives, as seen in this Tuesday Sept. 20, 2011 aerial...photo-8791140.30708 - |ucfirst

File - Thiis Sept. 7, 2011 file photo shows homes destroyed by a wildfire in Bastrop, Texas. Long before this month's historic wildfires in Texas, the state's forest service came up with a $20.4 million plan to stop the flames from starting or tamp them out before small blazes grew deadly and destructive. Three years later, the plan is still only half-funded. less File - Thiis Sept. 7, 2011 file photo shows homes destroyed by a wildfire in Bastrop, Texas. Long before this month's historic wildfires in Texas, the state's forest service came up with a $20.4 million plan to ... more Photo: Eric Gay File - Thiis Sept. 7, 2011 file photo shows homes destroyed by a...photo-1600142.30708 - |ucfirst

3504 x 2336~~$~~Rocky Barr wipes away a tear as he surveys the remains of his home on Sanders Cemetery Road in Magnolia, Texas on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Fed by howling winds whipped up by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, flames streaked across drought-stricken Texas, where more than 190 fires statewide have killed four people. The worst damage was in Bastrop, where two smaller fires joined to form a monster blaze that has destroyed more than 1,550 homes and charred more than 34,000 acres. less 3504 x 2336~~$~~Rocky Barr wipes away a tear as he surveys the remains of his home on Sanders Cemetery Road in Magnolia, Texas on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Fed by howling winds whipped up by the remnants of ... more Photo: Karl Anderson, AP 3504 x 2336~~$~~Rocky Barr wipes away a tear as he surveys the...photo-8791165.30708 - |ucfirst

Tommy Ratto, a fire fighter from the Lassen National Forest in Calif., team cleans up a hot spot after the destructive wildfire in Bastrop, Texas, Sept. 10, 2011. Officials in Texas say fire crews are making progress fighting a massive Texas wildfire but concerns about hotspots are keeping thousands of residents in the Bastrop area from returning home. (AP Photo/Eric Schlegel - POOL) less Tommy Ratto, a fire fighter from the Lassen National Forest in Calif., team cleans up a hot spot after the destructive wildfire in Bastrop, Texas, Sept. 10, 2011. Officials in Texas say fire crews are making ... more Photo: ERICH SCHLEGEL, Associated Press Tommy Ratto, a fire fighter from the Lassen National Forest in...photo-8791170.30708 - |ucfirst

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A flag hangs from the frame above the front door of a home on Medina River Way in Steiner Ranch on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 in Austin, Texas. Texas is in the midst of one of its worst wildfire outbreaks in state history. A perilous mix of hot temperatures, strong winds and a historic drought spawned the Bastrop-area fire, the largest of the nearly 190 wildfires the state forest service says erupted this week, killing four people, destroying more than 1,700 homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Laura Skelding) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; AP MEMBERS ONLY less A flag hangs from the frame above the front door of a home on Medina River Way in Steiner Ranch on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 in Austin, Texas. Texas is in the midst of one of its worst wildfire outbreaks in ... more Photo: Laura Skelding, Associated Press A flag hangs from the frame above the front door of a home on...photo-8791194.30708 - |ucfirst

DC-10 airplane drops retardant to help fight a large wildfire, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, near Magnolia, Texas. The plane, a converted DC-10 jet is capable of dropping 12,000 gallons of fire retardant. was assigned to Bastrop County in Central Texas but was temporarily diverted to attack a "particularly aggressive fire" that has been burning across Montgomery, Grimes and Waller counties, said Carman Apple, Texas Forest Service spokeswoman. Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell said he hopes the use of the plane reinforces the bulldozers that had been working through the night to contain the active fire inside an earthen berm. less DC-10 airplane drops retardant to help fight a large wildfire, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, near Magnolia, Texas. The plane, a converted DC-10 jet is capable of dropping 12,000 gallons of fire retardant. was ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle DC-10 airplane drops retardant to help fight a large wildfire,...photo-8791144.30708 - |ucfirst

Citizens walk away from the latest list of destroyed homes as they gather Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 at the Convention Center in Bastrop to find out the latest news on the wildfires affecting the area. Citizens walk away from the latest list of destroyed homes as they gather Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 at the Convention Center in Bastrop to find out the latest news on the wildfires affecting the area. Photo: Jerry Lara/glara@express-news.net Citizens walk away from the latest list of destroyed homes as they...photo-1584356.30708 - |ucfirst

Children's drawing are taped to the entrance of the Convention Center in Bastrop as citizen gather Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 to find out the latest news on the wildfires affecting the area. Children's drawing are taped to the entrance of the Convention Center in Bastrop as citizen gather Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 to find out the latest news on the wildfires affecting the area. Photo: Jerry Lara/glara@express-news.net Children's drawing are taped to the entrance of the...photo-1584359.30708 - |ucfirst

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Children's drawing are taped to the entrance of the Convention Center in Bastrop as citizen gather Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 to find out the latest news on the wildfires affecting the area. Children's drawing are taped to the entrance of the Convention Center in Bastrop as citizen gather Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 to find out the latest news on the wildfires affecting the area. Photo: Jerry Lara/glara@express-news.net Children's drawing are taped to the entrance of the...photo-1584360.30708 - |ucfirst

Bastrop County Judge Ronnie MacDonald holds a press conference at the Convention Center with an update on the wildfires affecting the area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Bastrop County Judge Ronnie MacDonald holds a press conference at the Convention Center with an update on the wildfires affecting the area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Photo: Jerry Lara/glara@express-news.net Bastrop County Judge Ronnie MacDonald holds a press conference at...photo-1584361.30708 - |ucfirst

Jason Alfaro arranges donated water as residents gather at the convention center in Bastrop on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 to find out the latest news on the wildfires affecting the area. Jason Alfaro arranges donated water as residents gather at the convention center in Bastrop on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 to find out the latest news on the wildfires affecting the area. Photo: Jerry Lara/glara@express-news.net Jason Alfaro arranges donated water as residents gather at the...photo-1584357.30708 - |ucfirst

Jaime Gonzales and his daughter, Alexis, inspect damage to their property in the Circle Dsubdivision in Bastrop County on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Residents were allowed to return to certain parts of the wildfire-affected areas of the county that afternoon. less Jaime Gonzales and his daughter, Alexis, inspect damage to their property in the Circle Dsubdivision in Bastrop County on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Residents were allowed to return to certain parts of the ... more Photo: Jerry Lara/glara@express-news.net Jaime Gonzales and his daughter, Alexis, inspect damage to their...photo-1584354.30708 - |ucfirst

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Charl Williams (center) hugs family friend Tom Arcy (left), after finding out her father, Norman Williams (right), lost his home in the Tahitian Village fire as citizens gather Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 at the Convention Center in Bastrop to find out the latest news on the wildfires affecting the area. less Charl Williams (center) hugs family friend Tom Arcy (left), after finding out her father, Norman Williams (right), lost his home in the Tahitian Village fire as citizens gather Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 at the ... more Photo: Jerry Lara/glara@express-news.net Charl Williams (center) hugs family friend Tom Arcy (left), after...photo-1584355.30708 - |ucfirst

Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin ... more Photo: Kin Man Hui, -- Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept....photo-1584292.30708 - |ucfirst

Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin ... more Photo: Kin Man Hui, -- Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept....photo-1584299.30708 - |ucfirst

Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin ... more Photo: Kin Man Hui, -- Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept....photo-1584302.30708 - |ucfirst

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Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin ... more Photo: Kin Man Hui, -- Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept....photo-1584298.30708 - |ucfirst

A helicopter drops water on hot spots inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less A helicopter drops water on hot spots inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout ... more Photo: Kin Man Hui, -- A helicopter drops water on hot spots inside Camp Bullis area on...photo-1584296.30708 - |ucfirst

Helicopters drop water on scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less Helicopters drop water on scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot ... more Photo: Kin Man Hui, -- Helicopters drop water on scorched trees and land inside Camp...photo-1584303.30708 - |ucfirst

A truck sprays water onto a smoldering pile of earth amongst scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less A truck sprays water onto a smoldering pile of earth amongst scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were ... more Photo: Kin Man Hui, -- A truck sprays water onto a smoldering pile of earth amongst...photo-1584297.30708 - |ucfirst

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Vehicles drive along Ralph Fair Road where a section was covered with fire retardant on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less Vehicles drive along Ralph Fair Road where a section was covered with fire retardant on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out ... more Photo: Kin Man Hui, -- Vehicles drive along Ralph Fair Road where a section was covered...photo-1584293.30708 - |ucfirst

Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin ... more Photo: Kin Man Hui, -- Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept....photo-1584301.30708 - |ucfirst

Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin ... more Photo: Kin Man Hui, -- Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept....photo-1584294.30708 - |ucfirst

Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin ... more Photo: Kin Man Hui, -- Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept....photo-1584300.30708 - |ucfirst

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Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 the day after a 150-acre wildfire burned through the area. Crews were still on hand to knock out any hot spots throughout the day. Kin ... more Photo: Kin Man Hui, -- Scorched trees and land inside Camp Bullis area on Thursday, Sept....photo-1584291.30708 - |ucfirst

A fresh team of firefighters just arrived from the Sequoia National Forest in California climb over a barbed wire fence on their way to put out hot spots on the fire near Bastrop, Texas, Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/LM Otero) less A fresh team of firefighters just arrived from the Sequoia National Forest in California climb over a barbed wire fence on their way to put out hot spots on the fire near Bastrop, Texas, Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. ... more Photo: LM Otero, Associated Press A fresh team of firefighters just arrived from the Sequoia National...photo-8791216.30708 - |ucfirst

A Texas Parks and Wildlife vehicle is seen at an intersection in this Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 aerial image taken over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas area. A Texas Parks and Wildlife vehicle is seen at an intersection in this Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 aerial image taken over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas area. Photo: William Luther/wluther@express-news.net A Texas Parks and Wildlife vehicle is seen at an intersection in...photo-1582897.30708 - |ucfirst

The remains of a fire-charred speed limit sign is seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area east of Bastrop aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. The remains of a fire-charred speed limit sign is seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area east of Bastrop aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. Photo: William Luther/wluther@express-news.net The remains of a fire-charred speed limit sign is seen Wednesday...photo-1582895.30708 - |ucfirst

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Planes drop fire retardant on wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas area Monday September 5, 2011. Planes drop fire retardant on wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas area Monday September 5, 2011. Photo: John Davenport/jdavenport@express-news.net Planes drop fire retardant on wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas area...photo-1582893.30708 - |ucfirst

Smoke encroaches on Highway 71 in Bastrop, Texas Monday September 5, 2011 as wildfires continue to burn in the area. Smoke encroaches on Highway 71 in Bastrop, Texas Monday September 5, 2011 as wildfires continue to burn in the area. Photo: John Davenport/jdavenport@express-news.net Smoke encroaches on Highway 71 in Bastrop, Texas Monday September...photo-1582890.30708 - |ucfirst

A whitetail deer crosses a road Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. A whitetail deer crosses a road Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net A whitetail deer crosses a road Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the...photo-1581593.30708 - |ucfirst

A firefighter comforts a woman as he tells her Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 she can not return to her home because of fire hot spots in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. less A firefighter comforts a woman as he tells her Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 she can not return to her home because of fire hot spots in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net A firefighter comforts a woman as he tells her Wednesday Sept. 7,...photo-1581592.30708 - |ucfirst

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Fire damage is seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. Fire damage is seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net Fire damage is seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the aftermath of the...photo-1581590.30708 - |ucfirst

Carl and Susan Miller embrace and cry tears of joy as they find out their two miniature horses, Sonny and Smokey, are alive although their home was destroyed, via a phone call from a co-worker who was able to check on the Miller's home, at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. less Carl and Susan Miller embrace and cry tears of joy as they find out their two miniature horses, Sonny and Smokey, are alive although their home was destroyed, via a phone call from a co-worker who was able to ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Carl and Susan Miller embrace and cry tears of joy as they find out...photo-1581331.30708 - |ucfirst

Residents look to see if their addresses are listed on lists of confirmed "structure losses" as they try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Residents look to see if their addresses are listed on lists of confirmed "structure losses" as they try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Residents look to see if their addresses are listed on lists of...photo-1581327.30708 - |ucfirst

Chris Nelson looks at a map outlining the burn area of the Bastrop County Complex Fire as residents try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Nelson's home is within the burn area but her address was not on the lists of confirmed structure losses. less Chris Nelson looks at a map outlining the burn area of the Bastrop County Complex Fire as residents try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Chris Nelson looks at a map outlining the burn area of the Bastrop...photo-1581334.30708 - |ucfirst

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Jason Trowbridge looks at a map of the fire area of the Bastrop County Complex Fire as residents try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Trowbridge said his home is not in the burn zone although his neighborhood is still evacuated. less Jason Trowbridge looks at a map of the fire area of the Bastrop County Complex Fire as residents try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Jason Trowbridge looks at a map of the fire area of the Bastrop...photo-1581326.30708 - |ucfirst

A helicopter heads towards the Colorado River to pick up water near Smithville on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. A helicopter heads towards the Colorado River to pick up water near Smithville on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net A helicopter heads towards the Colorado River to pick up water near...photo-1581353.30708 - |ucfirst

Tamara Davis looks at a map of the burn area of the Bastrop County Complex Fire as residents try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Davis said her home was not in the map's burn area but she had gone to an area near her home that was burned and not on the map so she was unsure of the status of her home. less Tamara Davis looks at a map of the burn area of the Bastrop County Complex Fire as residents try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Davis said ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Tamara Davis looks at a map of the burn area of the Bastrop County...photo-1581345.30708 - |ucfirst

Carl and Susan Miller embrace and cry tears of joy as they find out their two miniature horses, Sonny and Smokey, are alive although their home was destroyed, via a phone call from a co-worker who was able to check on the Miller's home, at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. less Carl and Susan Miller embrace and cry tears of joy as they find out their two miniature horses, Sonny and Smokey, are alive although their home was destroyed, via a phone call from a co-worker who was able to ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Carl and Susan Miller embrace and cry tears of joy as they find out...photo-1581349.30708 - |ucfirst

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Carl and Susan Miller cry tears of joy as they find out their two miniature horses, Sonny and Smokey, are alive although their home was destroyed, via a phone call from a co-worker who was able to check on the Miller's home, at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. less Carl and Susan Miller cry tears of joy as they find out their two miniature horses, Sonny and Smokey, are alive although their home was destroyed, via a phone call from a co-worker who was able to check on the ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Carl and Susan Miller cry tears of joy as they find out their two...photo-1581329.30708 - |ucfirst

A helicopter helps fight the wildfire with water drops between Smithville and Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. A helicopter helps fight the wildfire with water drops between Smithville and Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net A helicopter helps fight the wildfire with water drops between...photo-1581321.30708 - |ucfirst

A helicopter drops water near Smithville on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. A helicopter drops water near Smithville on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net A helicopter drops water near Smithville on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011.photo-1581317.30708 - |ucfirst

Laura Moore is overcome with emotion after embracing her friend, Lynn Scherbarth-Mills, after she found her address on the confirmed structure losses list as residents try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Moore lives in the Tahitiian Village neighborhood and believes her home is okay although she is still evacuated. less Laura Moore is overcome with emotion after embracing her friend, Lynn Scherbarth-Mills, after she found her address on the confirmed structure losses list as residents try to find out the status of their homes ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Laura Moore is overcome with emotion after embracing her friend,...photo-1581341.30708 - |ucfirst

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Deborah Kruger, right, embraces Dean Sandefur, while Kruger's husband, Bill Kruger, holds Sandefur's hand, amid residents trying to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Although the Kruger's address was not on the confirmed structure losses lists, they walked several miles to check on their home on Monday only to find what they believe to be their home in flames in KC Estates. The couple, who lived in the home with two teenage children, began building the home 23 years ago, one week before they were married. "This community, we're going to wrap our arms around each other," Deborah said. less Deborah Kruger, right, embraces Dean Sandefur, while Kruger's husband, Bill Kruger, holds Sandefur's hand, amid residents trying to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Deborah Kruger, right, embraces Dean Sandefur, while Kruger's...photo-1581337.30708 - |ucfirst

Residents including Marsheila Jack, left, and Al Lang, center, look at a map of the burn area of the Bastrop County Complex Fire as residents try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Jack said she has confirmation that her home was destroyed. "That's all I've got left," Jack said as she held her small dog, Mateo. less Residents including Marsheila Jack, left, and Al Lang, center, look at a map of the burn area of the Bastrop County Complex Fire as residents try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Residents including Marsheila Jack, left, and Al Lang, center,...photo-1581333.30708 - |ucfirst

A chimney is all that's left of a home destroyed by the wildfire in the Tahitian Village subdivision in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. A chimney is all that's left of a home destroyed by the wildfire in the Tahitian Village subdivision in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net A chimney is all that's left of a home destroyed by the...photo-1581351.30708 - |ucfirst

Cheryl Johnson, center/left, is emotional after attending a meeting at the school she teaches at, Bluebonnet Elementary School, where teachers were told that many teachers lost their homes as she stands amid residents trying to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. less Cheryl Johnson, center/left, is emotional after attending a meeting at the school she teaches at, Bluebonnet Elementary School, where teachers were told that many teachers lost their homes as she stands amid ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Cheryl Johnson, center/left, is emotional after attending a meeting...photo-1581339.30708 - |ucfirst

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Blackened trees line Hwy 71 near Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Blackened trees line Hwy 71 near Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Blackened trees line Hwy 71 near Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011.photo-1581350.30708 - |ucfirst

Residents read lists of addresses with confirmed structure losses as they try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Residents read lists of addresses with confirmed structure losses as they try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Residents read lists of addresses with confirmed structure losses...photo-1581335.30708 - |ucfirst

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst addresses the media and a roomful of residents trying to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Lt. Governor David Dewhurst addresses the media and a roomful of residents trying to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Lt. Governor David Dewhurst addresses the media and a roomful of...photo-1581346.30708 - |ucfirst

As smoke drifts into the city of Bastrop Wednesday morning, Sami Frye, left, and Suzi Schwark walk west on Hwy 71 past the intersection of Hwy 95 after trying unsuccessfully to check on the Tiger Tote food store and gas station where they are employed east of the intersection which is blocked off in the direction of the store in Bastrop on Sept. 7, 2011. less As smoke drifts into the city of Bastrop Wednesday morning, Sami Frye, left, and Suzi Schwark walk west on Hwy 71 past the intersection of Hwy 95 after trying unsuccessfully to check on the Tiger Tote food ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net As smoke drifts into the city of Bastrop Wednesday morning, Sami...photo-1581323.30708 - |ucfirst

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Deborah Kruger, right, embraces Dean Sandefur, while Kruger's husband, Bill Kruger, holds Sandefur's hand, amid residents trying to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Although the Kruger's address was not on the confirmed structure losses lists, they walked several miles to check on their home on Monday only to find what they believe to be their home in flames in KC Estates. The couple, who lived in the home with two teenage children, began building the home 23 years ago, one week before they were married. "This community, we're going to wrap our arms around each other," Deborah said. less Deborah Kruger, right, embraces Dean Sandefur, while Kruger's husband, Bill Kruger, holds Sandefur's hand, amid residents trying to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Deborah Kruger, right, embraces Dean Sandefur, while Kruger's...photo-1581338.30708 - |ucfirst

Blackened trees line Hwy 71 near Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Blackened trees line Hwy 71 near Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Blackened trees line Hwy 71 near Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011.photo-1581319.30708 - |ucfirst

A utility pole continues to burn near Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. A utility pole continues to burn near Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net A utility pole continues to burn near Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept....photo-1581318.30708 - |ucfirst

Firefighters walk through a burnt out section in the Tahitian Village subdivision where several homes were destroyed in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Firefighters walk through a burnt out section in the Tahitian Village subdivision where several homes were destroyed in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Firefighters walk through a burnt out section in the Tahitian...photo-1581352.30708 - |ucfirst

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Jenna Munyon, holding her daughter, Caitlin Munyon, 15 months, talks to her mother on the phone as she finds her address in KC Estates on the list of addresses with confirmed structure losses as residents try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. less Jenna Munyon, holding her daughter, Caitlin Munyon, 15 months, talks to her mother on the phone as she finds her address in KC Estates on the list of addresses with confirmed structure losses as residents try ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Jenna Munyon, holding her daughter, Caitlin Munyon, 15 months,...photo-1581348.30708 - |ucfirst

Tahtitian Village resident Demsey Brown looks for his address on a list of addresses with confirmed structure losses at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Tahtitian Village resident Demsey Brown looks for his address on a list of addresses with confirmed structure losses at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Tahtitian Village resident Demsey Brown looks for his address on a...photo-1581336.30708 - |ucfirst

Randall Hamilton photographs the addresses of the homes of his mother-in-law and brother-in-law whose addresses are on the confirmed "structure losses" lists at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. less Randall Hamilton photographs the addresses of the homes of his mother-in-law and brother-in-law whose addresses are on the confirmed "structure losses" lists at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Randall Hamilton photographs the addresses of the homes of his...photo-1581332.30708 - |ucfirst

Jenna Munyon points out her address in KC Estates on the list of addresses with confirmed structure losses as residents try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. less Jenna Munyon points out her address in KC Estates on the list of addresses with confirmed structure losses as residents try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Jenna Munyon points out her address in KC Estates on the list of...photo-1581343.30708 - |ucfirst

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Laura Moore embraces her daughter, Mariah Moore, 8, after her friend, Lynn Scherbarth-Mills, found her address on the confirmed structure losses list as residents try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Moore lives in the Tahitiian Village neighborhood and believes her home is okay although she is still evacuated. "I'm really sad about what happened to Lynn's house. Bastrop's never going to be the same," Mariah said. less Laura Moore embraces her daughter, Mariah Moore, 8, after her friend, Lynn Scherbarth-Mills, found her address on the confirmed structure losses list as residents try to find out the status of their homes at ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Laura Moore embraces her daughter, Mariah Moore, 8, after her...photo-1581342.30708 - |ucfirst

Linda Erwin, next to Al Lang, cries tears of relief at not seeing her address listed on lists of addresses with confirmed structure losses as residents try to find out the status of their homes at the Convention Center in Bastrop on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. She lives in the area where the fire started, at Hwy 21 and Cardinal Loop. less Linda Erwin, next to Al Lang, cries tears of relief at not seeing her address listed on lists of addresses with confirmed structure losses as residents try to find out the status of their homes at the ... more Photo: LISA KRANTZ, Lisa Krantz/lkrantz@express-news.net Linda Erwin, next to Al Lang, cries tears of relief at not seeing...photo-1581324.30708 - |ucfirst

Rescued silver is seen in the foreground as a firefighter sprays a hot spot at a home destroyed by wildfires, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 1,000 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less Rescued silver is seen in the foreground as a firefighter sprays a hot spot at a home destroyed by wildfires, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 1,000 homes and ... more Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press Rescued silver is seen in the foreground as a firefighter sprays a...photo-8791159.30708 - |ucfirst

Robert King looks through the remains of her home that was destroyed by wildfires, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 1,000 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less Robert King looks through the remains of her home that was destroyed by wildfires, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 1,000 homes and blackened about 45 square miles ... more Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press Robert King looks through the remains of her home that was...photo-8791151.30708 - |ucfirst

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4896 x 3264~~$~~Part of a toy dog is seen in the remains of a home that was destroyed by wildfires, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 1,000 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. less 4896 x 3264~~$~~Part of a toy dog is seen in the remains of a home that was destroyed by wildfires, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 1,000 homes and blackened ... more Photo: Eric Gay, AP 4896 x 3264~~$~~Part of a toy dog is seen in the remains of a home...photo-8791169.30708 - |ucfirst

An area destroyed by wildfire surrounds a water tower, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 600 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. A search team on Wednesday will begin looking for more possible victims of the fire, which has killed two people and forced thousands to evacuate. less An area destroyed by wildfire surrounds a water tower, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 600 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. A search ... more Photo: AP An area destroyed by wildfire surrounds a water tower, Wednesday,...photo-1580339.30708 - |ucfirst

An area destroyed by wildfire is seen, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 600 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. A search team on Wednesday will begin looking for more possible victims of the fire, which has killed two people and forced thousands to evacuate. less An area destroyed by wildfire is seen, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 600 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. A search team on ... more Photo: AP An area destroyed by wildfire is seen, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in...photo-1580336.30708 - |ucfirst

An area destroyed by wildfire is seen, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 600 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. A search team on Wednesday will begin looking for more possible victims of the fire, which has killed two people and forced thousands to evacuate. less An area destroyed by wildfire is seen, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 600 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. A search team on ... more Photo: AP An area destroyed by wildfire is seen, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in...photo-1580338.30708 - |ucfirst

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Homes destroyed by wildfire are seen Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 600 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. A search team on Wednesday will begin looking for more possible victims of the fire, which has killed two people and forced thousands to evacuate. less Homes destroyed by wildfire are seen Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 600 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. A search team on Wednesday ... more Photo: AP Homes destroyed by wildfire are seen Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in...photo-1580337.30708 - |ucfirst

A whitetail deer makes its way Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 through the charred remains of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that burned more than 33,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) A whitetail deer makes its way Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 through the charred remains of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that burned more than 33,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS A whitetail deer makes its way Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 through the...photo-1580567.30708 - |ucfirst

A solitary cow makes its way Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 through a fire-charred field east of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less A solitary cow makes its way Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 through a fire-charred field east of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS A solitary cow makes its way Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 through a...photo-1580566.30708 - |ucfirst

Fire damage is seen surrounding a home Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area east of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less Fire damage is seen surrounding a home Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area east of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS Fire damage is seen surrounding a home Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in...photo-1580568.30708 - |ucfirst

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Fire damage is seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) Fire damage is seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS Fire damage is seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the aftermath of the...photo-1580575.30708 - |ucfirst

So-called "Hot Shot" fire crews make their way Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 through the Alum Creek Area east of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less So-called "Hot Shot" fire crews make their way Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 through the Alum Creek Area east of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS So-called "Hot Shot" fire crews make their way Wednesday...photo-1580564.30708 - |ucfirst

The fire-destroyed remains of pine trees in the Alum Creek area East of Bastrop are seen behind a street sign Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less The fire-destroyed remains of pine trees in the Alum Creek area East of Bastrop are seen behind a street sign Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS The fire-destroyed remains of pine trees in the Alum Creek area...photo-1580565.30708 - |ucfirst

An American flag, seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area East of Bastrop, survived the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres despite the fact that the fire destroyed the home the flag flew in front of. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less An American flag, seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area East of Bastrop, survived the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres despite the fact that the fire destroyed ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS An American flag, seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek...photo-1580569.30708 - |ucfirst

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The remains of a fire-charred speed limit sign is seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area east of Bastrop aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less The remains of a fire-charred speed limit sign is seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area east of Bastrop aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS The remains of a fire-charred speed limit sign is seen Wednesday...photo-1580572.30708 - |ucfirst

A humvee makes its way Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 through the Alum Creek area east of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less A humvee makes its way Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 through the Alum Creek area east of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS A humvee makes its way Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 through the Alum...photo-1580573.30708 - |ucfirst

A bulldozer moves toward a hot spot Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area east of Bstrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less A bulldozer moves toward a hot spot Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area east of Bstrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS A bulldozer moves toward a hot spot Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the...photo-1580570.30708 - |ucfirst

The remains of a fire-destroyed home are seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area East of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres.. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less The remains of a fire-destroyed home are seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area East of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres.. ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS The remains of a fire-destroyed home are seen Wednesday Sept. 7,...photo-1580574.30708 - |ucfirst

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a fire-destroyed structure lies in a pile Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 around a fire hydrant in the Alum Creek area East of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres.. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less a fire-destroyed structure lies in a pile Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 around a fire hydrant in the Alum Creek area East of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS a fire-destroyed structure lies in a pile Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011...photo-1580576.30708 - |ucfirst

Austin Fire fighters make their way to check on hot spots in the Steiner Ranch residential area on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 outside Austin, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze near Austin that is still raging out of control, officials said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Ricardo B. Brazziell) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; AP MEMBERS ONLY less Austin Fire fighters make their way to check on hot spots in the Steiner Ranch residential area on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 outside Austin, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 ... more Photo: AP Austin Fire fighters make their way to check on hot spots in the...photo-1579920.30708 - |ucfirst

Austin Fire fighters make their way to check on hot spots in the Steiner Ranch residential area on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 outside Austin, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze near Austin that is still raging out of control, officials said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Ricardo B. Brazziell) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; AP MEMBERS ONLY less Austin Fire fighters make their way to check on hot spots in the Steiner Ranch residential area on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 outside Austin, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 ... more Photo: AP Austin Fire fighters make their way to check on hot spots in the...photo-1579919.30708 - |ucfirst

A wildfire burns in the forest behind homes near Magnolia, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze near Austin that is still raging out of control, officials said Tuesday. less A wildfire burns in the forest behind homes near Magnolia, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze near Austin ... more Photo: AP A wildfire burns in the forest behind homes near Magnolia, Texas....photo-1579905.30708 - |ucfirst

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In this aerial photo, burned out house and cars are seen on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, near Magnolia, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze near Austin that is still raging out of control, officials said Tuesday. less In this aerial photo, burned out house and cars are seen on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, near Magnolia, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of ... more Photo: AP In this aerial photo, burned out house and cars are seen on...photo-1579904.30708 - |ucfirst

A large wildfire burns on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, near Magnolia, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze near Austin that is still raging out of control, officials said Tuesday. less A large wildfire burns on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, near Magnolia, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze near ... more Photo: AP A large wildfire burns on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, near Magnolia,...photo-1579903.30708 - |ucfirst

A fire flares up a along Highway 21 near Highway 95 on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 in Bastrop, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze near Austin that is still raging out of control, officials said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Ralph Barrera) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; AP MEMBERS ONLY less A fire flares up a along Highway 21 near Highway 95 on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 in Bastrop, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in ... more Photo: AP A fire flares up a along Highway 21 near Highway 95 on Tuesday,...photo-1579902.30708 - |ucfirst

A wild fire flares up again along Highway 21 near Highway 95 on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 in Bastrop, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze near Austin that is still raging out of control, officials said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Ralph Barrera) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; AP MEMBERS ONLY less A wild fire flares up again along Highway 21 near Highway 95 on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 in Bastrop, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of ... more Photo: AP A wild fire flares up again along Highway 21 near Highway 95 on...photo-1579900.30708 - |ucfirst

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Deborah Torkelson looks at what's left of her home on Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011, that was destroyed by fire in Bastrop, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze near Austin that is still raging out of control, officials said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Jay Janner) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; AP MEMBERS ONLY less Deborah Torkelson looks at what's left of her home on Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011, that was destroyed by fire in Bastrop, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across ... more Photo: AP Deborah Torkelson looks at what's left of her home on Tuesday...photo-1579899.30708 - |ucfirst

Firefighter Todd Jamison of the Little Elm Fire Department watches a home burn to the ground on Pine Tree Loop in Bastrop, Texas on Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze near Austin that is still raging out of control, officials said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Jay Janner) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; AP MEMBERS ONLY less Firefighter Todd Jamison of the Little Elm Fire Department watches a home burn to the ground on Pine Tree Loop in Bastrop, Texas on Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at ... more Photo: AP Firefighter Todd Jamison of the Little Elm Fire Department watches...photo-1579898.30708 - |ucfirst

A home-made sign is seen outside the Bastrop Fire Station, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. Wildfires have destroyed more than 600 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. A search team on Wednesday will begin looking for more possible victims of the fire, which has killed two people and forced thousands to evacuate. less A home-made sign is seen outside the Bastrop Fire Station, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. Wildfires have destroyed more than 600 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. A ... more Photo: AP A home-made sign is seen outside the Bastrop Fire Station,...photo-1580095.30708 - |ucfirst

Smoke from a wildfire hangs over a field of cattle, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. Wildfires have destroyed more than 600 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. A search team on Wednesday will begin looking for more possible victims of the fire, which has killed two people and forced thousands to evacuate. less Smoke from a wildfire hangs over a field of cattle, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. Wildfires have destroyed more than 600 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. A search ... more Photo: AP Smoke from a wildfire hangs over a field of cattle, Wednesday,...photo-1580094.30708 - |ucfirst

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A bulldozer moves toward a hot spot Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area east of Bstrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less A bulldozer moves toward a hot spot Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area east of Bstrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS A bulldozer moves toward a hot spot Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the...photo-8791174.30708 - |ucfirst

Fire damage is seen surrounding a home Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area east of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less Fire damage is seen surrounding a home Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area east of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres. (William ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS Fire damage is seen surrounding a home Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in...photo-8791209.30708 - |ucfirst

The remains of a fire-destroyed home are seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area East of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres.. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less The remains of a fire-destroyed home are seen Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 in the Alum Creek area East of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres.. ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS The remains of a fire-destroyed home are seen Wednesday Sept. 7,...photo-8791205.30708 - |ucfirst

a fire-destroyed structure lies in a pile Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 around a fire hydrant in the Alum Creek area East of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than 33,000 acres.. (William Luther/wluther@express-news.net) less a fire-destroyed structure lies in a pile Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011 around a fire hydrant in the Alum Creek area East of Bastrop in the aftermath of the Bastrop County Complex wildfire that charred more than ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS a fire-destroyed structure lies in a pile Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011...photo-8791203.30708 - |ucfirst

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FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2011 file photo, n area destroyed by wildfire surrounds a water tower, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 600 homes and blackened about 45 square miles in and around Bastrop. As the soggy Northeast tries to dry out from flooding and Texas prays for rain that doesn't come, it seems like an ideal match of oversupply and unquenchable demand. It isn’t. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) less FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2011 file photo, n area destroyed by wildfire surrounds a water tower, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. The fire has destroyed more than 600 homes and blackened about 45 ... more Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2011 file photo, n area destroyed by...photo-8791168.30708 - |ucfirst

Lake Travis fire fighter Tim Sage stands beneath his co-workers outside Steiner Ranch, Texas on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze near Austin that is still raging out of control, officials said Tuesday. less Lake Travis fire fighter Tim Sage stands beneath his co-workers outside Steiner Ranch, Texas on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved ... more Photo: AP Lake Travis fire fighter Tim Sage stands beneath his co-workers...photo-1579894.30708 - |ucfirst

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter drops water Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image on the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas. At least two Chinook and three Blackhawk helicopters were assisting in firefighting efforts in the Bastrop area Tuesday. less A CH-47 Chinook helicopter drops water Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image on the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas. At least two Chinook and three Blackhawk helicopters were assisting in firefighting ... more Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net A CH-47 Chinook helicopter drops water Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in...photo-1578225.30708 - |ucfirst

The remains of a fire-destroyed home is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas. The remains of a fire-destroyed home is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas. Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net The remains of a fire-destroyed home is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011...photo-1578221.30708 - |ucfirst

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Smoke is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas as the fire continues to spread. Smoke is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas as the fire continues to spread. Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net Smoke is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the...photo-1578217.30708 - |ucfirst

A structures burned Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 as seen in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas. A structures burned Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 as seen in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas. Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net A structures burned Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 as seen in this aerial...photo-1578226.30708 - |ucfirst

The trunk of a mature tree is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas after the fire previously swept through the area. The trunk of a mature tree is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas after the fire previously swept through the area. Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net The trunk of a mature tree is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this...photo-1578222.30708 - |ucfirst

Fire damage is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas. Fire damage is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas. Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net Fire damage is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over...photo-1578224.30708 - |ucfirst

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Smoke is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas as the fire continues to spread. Smoke is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas as the fire continues to spread. Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net Smoke is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the...photo-1578218.30708 - |ucfirst

A Texas Parks and Wildlife vehicle is seen at an intersection in this Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 aerial image taken over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas area. A Texas Parks and Wildlife vehicle is seen at an intersection in this Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 aerial image taken over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas area. Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net A Texas Parks and Wildlife vehicle is seen at an intersection in...photo-1578220.30708 - |ucfirst

A burned out home is seen at an intersection in this Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 aerial image taken over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas area. A burned out home is seen at an intersection in this Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 aerial image taken over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas area. Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net A burned out home is seen at an intersection in this Tuesday Sept....photo-1578219.30708 - |ucfirst

A home destroyed by wildfires is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas. A home destroyed by wildfires is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas. Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net A home destroyed by wildfires is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this...photo-1578227.30708 - |ucfirst

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Fire damage is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas. Fire damage is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over the wildfires in the Bastrop, Texas. Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, William Luther/wluther@express-news.net Fire damage is seen Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 in this aerial image over...photo-1578223.30708 - |ucfirst

A sign is placed in front of a destroyed house in Cedar Park, Texas, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. The blaze destroyed two homes in the neighborhood. A sign is placed in front of a destroyed house in Cedar Park, Texas, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. The blaze destroyed two homes in the neighborhood. Photo: JERRY LARA, JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net A sign is placed in front of a destroyed house in Cedar Park,...photo-1578151.30708 - |ucfirst

Pat McGuire (left) plays his guitar at Bastrop Middle School where hundreds of people have come to receive aid after wildfires swept through the area. McGuire, a volunteer, said he just hoped to brighten somebody's day. (Tuesday September 6, 2011) JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net less Pat McGuire (left) plays his guitar at Bastrop Middle School where hundreds of people have come to receive aid after wildfires swept through the area. McGuire, a volunteer, said he just hoped to brighten ... more Photo: SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS Pat McGuire (left) plays his guitar at Bastrop Middle School where...photo-1579913.30708 - |ucfirst

Blackened forest is left behind as large wildfire burns on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, near Magnolia, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze near Austin that is still raging out of control, officials said Tuesday. less Blackened forest is left behind as large wildfire burns on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, near Magnolia, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of ... more Photo: AP Blackened forest is left behind as large wildfire burns on Tuesday,...photo-1579901.30708 - |ucfirst

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Smoke rises up from a fire slowly moving towards a home near Rugby, Texas Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Smoke rises up from a fire slowly moving towards a home near Rugby, Texas Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Photo: AP Smoke rises up from a fire slowly moving towards a home near...photo-1579906.30708 - |ucfirst

Volunteers at Ascension Catholic Church remove donated goods from a car Tueday September 6, 2011 where those affected by central Texas wildfires can receive aid. JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net Volunteers at Ascension Catholic Church remove donated goods from a car Tueday September 6, 2011 where those affected by central Texas wildfires can receive aid. JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net Photo: SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS Volunteers at Ascension Catholic Church remove donated goods from a...photo-1579914.30708 - |ucfirst

Nancy Allen (left) puts a blanket on her daughter Minnie Allen,4, Tuesday September 6, 2011 at a shelter at Ascension Catholic Church. The church has been providing aid and comfort along with the Bastrop community at large for those who have been displaced by wildfires in the area. The Allen family lives about six miles miles east of Bastrop. JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net less Nancy Allen (left) puts a blanket on her daughter Minnie Allen,4, Tuesday September 6, 2011 at a shelter at Ascension Catholic Church. The church has been providing aid and comfort along with the Bastrop ... more Photo: SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS Nancy Allen (left) puts a blanket on her daughter Minnie Allen,4,...photo-1579915.30708 - |ucfirst

A firefighter lights a backfire to try and stop a massive fire from jumping Texas Farm-to-Market Road 196 to another wooded area Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 as multiple grass fires raged in southeast Lamar County and in Red River County, Texas. less A firefighter lights a backfire to try and stop a massive fire from jumping Texas Farm-to-Market Road 196 to another wooded area Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 as multiple grass fires raged in southeast Lamar County ... more Photo: AP A firefighter lights a backfire to try and stop a massive fire from...photo-1579909.30708 - |ucfirst

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People on a hillside watch a helicopter drop water on wildfires east of Bastrop, Texas Tuesday September 6, 2011. JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net People on a hillside watch a helicopter drop water on wildfires east of Bastrop, Texas Tuesday September 6, 2011. JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net Photo: SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS People on a hillside watch a helicopter drop water on wildfires...photo-1579911.30708 - |ucfirst

Volunteer firefighters retreat back Texas Farm-to-Market Road 196 Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 while fighting a massive grass fire near Rugby, Texas. Volunteer firefighters retreat back Texas Farm-to-Market Road 196 Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 while fighting a massive grass fire near Rugby, Texas. Photo: AP Volunteer firefighters retreat back Texas Farm-to-Market Road 196...photo-1579908.30708 - |ucfirst

A Texas Forrestry Service spotter plan loops around a fire near Texas Farm-to-Market Road 196 Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 as multiple grass fires raged in southeast Lamar County and in Red River County, Texas. A Texas Forrestry Service spotter plan loops around a fire near Texas Farm-to-Market Road 196 Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 as multiple grass fires raged in southeast Lamar County and in Red River County, Texas. Photo: AP A Texas Forrestry Service spotter plan loops around a fire near...photo-1579907.30708 - |ucfirst

Charlie Brown helps friends evacuate as winds change the direction of a fire, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Montgomery County, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze near Austin that is still raging out of control, officials said Tuesday. ( AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Nick de la Torre) MANDATORY CREDIT less Charlie Brown helps friends evacuate as winds change the direction of a fire, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Montgomery County, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across ... more Photo: AP Charlie Brown helps friends evacuate as winds change the direction...photo-1579918.30708 - |ucfirst

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Curtis Heath throws a bucket of water on a burning debris pile on Henry Knight's property near Linden, Texas, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Heath, his wife, and son helped keep the fire from destroying the Knights' home and several out buildings. The group spent the day cutting fire breaks and battling flair-ups. less Curtis Heath throws a bucket of water on a burning debris pile on Henry Knight's property near Linden, Texas, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Heath, his wife, and son helped keep the fire from destroying the Knights' ... more Photo: AP Curtis Heath throws a bucket of water on a burning debris pile on...photo-1579890.30708 - |ucfirst

Tammy Heath carries a bucket of water Tuesday, Sept to be used in an attempt to keep fire from jumping a fire break at Henry Knight's home on Cass County Road 1614 near Linden, Texas. Heath, her husband, and son helped keep the fire from destroying the Knights' home and several out buildings. less Tammy Heath carries a bucket of water Tuesday, Sept to be used in an attempt to keep fire from jumping a fire break at Henry Knight's home on Cass County Road 1614 near Linden, Texas. Heath, her husband, and ... more Photo: AP Tammy Heath carries a bucket of water Tuesday, Sept to be used in...photo-1579893.30708 - |ucfirst

Curtis Heath uses a handheld fire extinguisher to spray hot spots on Henry Knight's property near Linden, Texas, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, after a rekindle that caught a pile of tires on fire. Curtis Heath uses a handheld fire extinguisher to spray hot spots on Henry Knight's property near Linden, Texas, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, after a rekindle that caught a pile of tires on fire. Photo: AP Curtis Heath uses a handheld fire extinguisher to spray hot spots...photo-1579891.30708 - |ucfirst

Donnie Bazhaw waters down a tool shed at his home Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 in Paris, Texas. Donnie Bazhaw waters down a tool shed at his home Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 in Paris, Texas. Photo: AP Donnie Bazhaw waters down a tool shed at his home Tuesday, Sept. 6,...photo-1579910.30708 - |ucfirst

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Tammy Heath spreads dirt on the smoldering ground in an attempt to keep a fire from jumping a fire break in Linden, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze near Austin that is still raging out of control, officials said Tuesday. less Tammy Heath spreads dirt on the smoldering ground in an attempt to keep a fire from jumping a fire break in Linden, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed in at least 57 wildfires across ... more Photo: AP Tammy Heath spreads dirt on the smoldering ground in an attempt to...photo-1579897.30708 - |ucfirst

Fire spreads through a barn along Texas Spur 410 near Rugby, Texas on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Law enforcement officers shortly before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday had in custody a suspect who possibly had a connection to fires in both counties. (AP Photo/The Paris News, Sam Craft) MANDATORY CREDIT less Fire spreads through a barn along Texas Spur 410 near Rugby, Texas on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Law enforcement officers shortly before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday had in custody a suspect who possibly had a connection to ... more Photo: AP Fire spreads through a barn along Texas Spur 410 near Rugby, Texas...photo-1579912.30708 - |ucfirst

A fire rages near Highway 71 east of Bastrop, Texas, on Monday Sept. 5, 2011. A roaring wildfire raced unchecked Monday through rain-starved farm and ranchland in Texas, destroying nearly 500 homes during a rapid advance fanned in part by howling winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Jay Janner) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT EXCEPT AP MEMBERS less A fire rages near Highway 71 east of Bastrop, Texas, on Monday Sept. 5, 2011. A roaring wildfire raced unchecked Monday through rain-starved farm and ranchland in Texas, destroying nearly 500 homes during a ... more Photo: AP A fire rages near Highway 71 east of Bastrop, Texas, on Monday...photo-1577923.30708 - |ucfirst

Nathan Trammell loads the first of the family's two dogs, Tuesday, into his van after the fire department declared a mandatory evacuation because of wildfires in Cass County, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Linden, Texas. One of the most devastating wildfire outbreaks in Texas history left more than 1,000 homes in ruins Tuesday and stretched the state's firefighting ranks to the limit, confronting Gov. Rick Perry with a major disaster at home just as the GOP presidential contest heats up. less Nathan Trammell loads the first of the family's two dogs, Tuesday, into his van after the fire department declared a mandatory evacuation because of wildfires in Cass County, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Linden, ... more Photo: AP Nathan Trammell loads the first of the family's two dogs,...photo-1579889.30708 - |ucfirst

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A firefighter talks about the wildfires that continued to rage across Cass County Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Linden, Texas. One of the most devastating wildfire outbreaks in Texas history left more than 1,000 homes in ruins Tuesday and stretched the state's firefighting ranks to the limit, confronting Gov. Rick Perry with a major disaster at home just as the GOP presidential contest heats up. less A firefighter talks about the wildfires that continued to rage across Cass County Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Linden, Texas. One of the most devastating wildfire outbreaks in Texas history left more than 1,000 ... more Photo: AP A firefighter talks about the wildfires that continued to rage...photo-1579887.30708 - |ucfirst

Jimmy Craver helps load the Grigsby family during a mandatory evacuation Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Linden, Texas. One of the most devastating wildfire outbreaks in Texas history left more than 1,000 homes in ruins Tuesday and stretched the state's firefighting ranks to the limit, confronting Gov. Rick Perry with a major disaster at home just as the GOP presidential contest heats up. less Jimmy Craver helps load the Grigsby family during a mandatory evacuation Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Linden, Texas. One of the most devastating wildfire outbreaks in Texas history left more than 1,000 homes in ... more Photo: AP Jimmy Craver helps load the Grigsby family during a mandatory...photo-1579888.30708 - |ucfirst

Robert Martin attempts to retrieve some valuables from under the roof that collapsed on his brother-in-law's house in Bluebonnet acres near Bastrop, Texas Tuesday September 6, 2011. The house burned to the ground after wildfires swept through the Bastrop area. The home is owned by Larry Graf. JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net less Robert Martin attempts to retrieve some valuables from under the roof that collapsed on his brother-in-law's house in Bluebonnet acres near Bastrop, Texas Tuesday September 6, 2011. The house burned to the ... more Photo: SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS Robert Martin attempts to retrieve some valuables from under the...photo-1577935.30708 - |ucfirst

Robert Martin looks through debris at his brother-in-law's home that burned when wildfires swept through the area, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have burned in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, officials said Tuesday. less Robert Martin looks through debris at his brother-in-law's home that burned when wildfires swept through the area, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Bastrop, Texas. More than 1,000 homes have burned in at least 57 ... more Photo: AP Robert Martin looks through debris at his brother-in-law's...photo-1577918.30708 - |ucfirst

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Katie Key says goodbye to her dogs after retrieving them with other relatives from a neighbor's house after wildfires swept through the Bastrop, Texas area. Key was checking on the status of her stepfather's house which had burned to the ground. (Tuesday September 6, 2011) JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net less Katie Key says goodbye to her dogs after retrieving them with other relatives from a neighbor's house after wildfires swept through the Bastrop, Texas area. Key was checking on the status of her stepfather's ... more Photo: SAN AN