La Gloria Fire (Wildfire)

Firefighters are currently responding to the La Gloria Fire in Starr County located north of La Gloria off of FM 755. Texas A&M Forest Service has established unified command with local resources. Numerous local departments and agencies are on scene along with TAMFS personnel and heavy equipment. Two occupied homes and one hunting trailer were lost in the fire. Tens homes were threatened and protected. A private tractor is assisting suppression resources. Highway 755 north of La Gloria has been closed for the safety of emergency personnel.  Forward progression has been stopped at this time at an estimated 500 acres. A helicopter is surveying the fire for more accurate