Author John R. Erickson has lost his home at the M-Cross Ranch in the recent Texas Panhandle fires.
Erickson, the author of the "Hank the Cowdog" series, was able to escape the fire with his family. KCBD is reporting that Erickson is now staying at his home in Perryton.
Erickson's M-Cross Ranch is located southwest of Perryton.