UPDATE:
Fort Hood posted on their Facebook that they are battling three fires as of 2 p.m. on Saturday. The fires have reached the permanent impact zone on the west side of the installation, burning approximately 750 acres, with the other two fires burning an additional 450 acres.
Crews from the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade are providing support; efforts are expected to continue through the rest of the day.
ORIGINAL:
Fort Hood Army officials say there are two active fires on the installation Friday.
One fire is at Crittenberg Range, which the Fort Hood Fire Department is actively fighting. The second fire is in the permanent impact zone, which fire crews are monitoring due to safety restrictions.
Army officials first reported the fires Friday afternoon around 4:30 p.m.
All ranges have ceased operations until further notice due to the fires. Smoke may be seen in the area, but officials say there is no danger to the public.
