PHOTOS: See the smoky haze that descended on Houston during spring break
Hazy smoke seen outside KPRC 2 studios (KPRC 2/Click2Houston.com)
HOUSTON – Smoke and haze from a West Texas wildfire has taken over the Houston area, causing concern for air quality issues.
The fire, located in Eastland County, 120 miles west of Dallas, has burned over 40,000 acres. No injuries have been reported.
A cold front swept through the Houston area, which picked up the smoke due to gusty winds.
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Towercam views of hazy smoke (KPRC)
Towercam views of hazy smoke (KPRC)
Towercam views of hazy smoke (Houston Transtar)
Hazy smoke seen outside KPRC 2 studios (KPRC 2/Click2Houston.com)
Hazy smoke seen outside KPRC 2 studios (KPRC 2/Click2Houston.com)
Hazy smoke seen outside KPRC 2 studios (KPRC 2/Click2Houston.com)
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About the Author A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.
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