As wildfires rage in Southern California, Texas is assessing its own wildfire risks and preparedness measures, especially in and around San Antonio.
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– “Even if the potential is low, that doesn’t mean a fire can’t happen,” Texas A&M Forest Service Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator Dayziah Petruska said.Despite recent rainfall, Texas remains in an extreme drought, which could raise the potential for wildfires. “Anywhere in the world, those are the three things that are going to influence a fire,” Petruska said. “And they all behave differently in different areas.”The No. 1 cause of wildfires in Texas is man-made. Man-made fires can be caused by throwing a cigarette out of a window or when embers spread while debris burns on a windy day.
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