The story of the raging wildfires in Texas took a turn for the bizarre today when the federal government seized control of the effort and began sending volunteer firefighters back home -- even though some had driven through the night to arrive on the scene.

With no end in sight and the fires at zero percent containment in Bastrop County, many are wondering why the federal government is turning away volunteer firefighters who only want to help save lives and property.

Here's the latest on this developing situation which has now (confirmed) resulted in two fatalities and 500 - 1000 homes burned to the ground:

[link to www.naturalnews.com]