Fire near Valentine, Kilgore burns more than 16,000 acres, destroys home, kills livestock

A wildfire south of Kilgore has burned more than 16,000 acres and caused significant damage in the area, including the loss of a home, livestock and hay in a nearby Amish community.

March 15, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

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