Forest Fire 2011 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption The Tri-County wildfire in September 2011 destroyed more than 18,000 acres of forest, including a Rice University-owned tract in Waller County, Texas. (Photo courtesy of C. Masiello/Rice University) Credit Photo courtesy of C. Masiello/Rice University Usage Restrictions Must credit: C. Masiello/Rice University License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.