India, Sept. 16 -- The entire city of Meridian, Texas, is under a mandatory evacuation order as the Hydra Fire surpasses 1,000 acres in Bosque County.

In a Facebook post, the city said, "Mandatory evacuation for the city of Meridian. Go to Meridian High School if you have no place to go. If you do not have a way out, contact 254-709-3761 or 936-333-3961 for help."

The wildfire is burning between Clifton and Meridian. See the latest Hydra Fire map here.

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