Nation briefs: Wildfires destroy 25 homes in central Texas (Newsday)

A wildfire fueled by grass, brush and trees has destroyed at least 25 homes and three businesses in central Texas. Officials say two National Guard helicopters joined other aircraft yesterday in dropping water on the blaze near the towns of Bastrop and Smithville, about 30 miles southeast of Austin. Gov. Rick Perry activated state resources, including four Blackhawk helicopters equipped to drop ...

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