At least 8,500 acres of Texas land have burned since Aug. 1. The governor’s disaster declaration allows included counties to access state resources to fight wildfires.
The Rolling Pines Fire blazes through Bastrop State Park on Jan. 18, 2022. Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration Friday for 191 of the states 254 counties as the risk of wildfires has soared due to an intense, extended heat wave and a lack of rain.
, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.has issued a wildfire disaster declaration for about 75% of Texas counties, allowing them to use all available state resources to respond to any new fires as the state continues to bake under triple-digit temperatures.
The declaration was issued Friday as wildfires continue to spark across the state: The Texas A&M Forest Service, which monitors wildfire conditions, reports that at least 8,500 acres of Texas land have burned since Aug. 1. The governor’s declaration covers 191 of the state’s 254 counties, including Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Midland and Travis. Many counties across the state have“As we continue to respond to wildfire conditions across the state, Texas is ready to provide any additional resources and aid to impacted communities,” Abbott said in a press release. He also encouraged residents to remain weather aware and follow the guidance of state and local officials.
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