UPDATE – 1:00 am Tuesday – The #CrewsGapFire in Coleman County is an estimated 5,000 acres and 20% contained.  The south side of the fire remains active.  Crews are working on containment lines across the fire area.

The #3OaksFire in Mills County is an estimated 6,000 acres and 30% contained.  Fire behavior has diminished.

Original story below.

As of 6:30 pm Monday, firefighters from many area counties were working to contain two major wildfires, one in Coleman County and one in Mills County.  According to the Texas A&M Forest Service:

Texas A & M Forest Service has responded to a request for assistance on the #CrewsGapFire, western Coleman County and eastern Runnels County. The fire is an estimated 2,500 acres and 5% contained. The fire is wind driven and moving quickly in juniper and brush. Aviation has been ordered to assist.  Tankers were beginning drops on the fire.

IN THE PHOTO – Shared with KOXE from western Coleman County.

The #Mills1511Fire in Mills County will now be called #3OaksFire. The fire remains an estimated 800 acres and 0% contained.  Aviation resources has been requested.