Throckmorton County Wildfire 65% Contained

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The wildfire in Throckmorton County that was responsible for the smoky skies over Brown County and Central Texas Friday was being brought under control Saturday.  According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the BuckFire has burned an estimated 11,000 acres and was 65% contained as of late Saturday afternoon.  Dozers are making good progress building and improving containment lines.  Engines are engaged in mop up and patrol. Throckmorton is about 100 miles north of Brownwood.