Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a wildfire disaster declaration for about 75% of Texas counties, granting access to vital resources to combat raging wildfires. The Texas A&M Forest Service reports over 8,500 acres have burned since Aug. 1.
that people stay inside, pay attention to local advisories and use well-fitted N-95 masks if outside when it is smoky.
Climate change in Texas has led to more intense, prolonged heat waves that help create ideal conditions for wildfires.about an unusual August cold front expected to sweep as far south as Interstate 10 that could create scattered thunderstorms in North and Central Texas through Tuesday morning. Lightning could start new fires, and winds from storms could help fires spread quickly, the agency warned.The full program is now LIVE for the, happening Sept. 21-23 in Austin.
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