Gov. Abbott declares disaster for 143 Texas counties
Gov. Abbott declares disaster for 143 Texas counties amid rising wildfire threats
The governor's office said drought and windy conditions are contributing to wildfire risks across North and East Texas.
Drought conditions prompt disaster declaration for Texas, including Montgomery and Harris counties
Wildfire concerns across Texas have prompted some counties to issue burn bans and Gov. Greg Abbott to declare a disaster as drought conditions worsen.
Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for several North Texas counties ahead of wildfire threat
Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 143 counties due to rising wildfire risks, with more possibly being added. He also ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management to mobilize additional resources to help local firefighters.
Abbott declares disaster for 27 East Texas counties due to wildfire risk
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for many counties across the state including several in East Texas due to the current risk for wildfires. The declaration was issued by Governor Abbott on Thursday for the following counties including the 27 East Texas counties bolded by KETK: “WHEREAS,
Montgomery County Enacts Burning Ban Amidst Escalating Drought Conditions, Governor Abbott Declares Disaster in 143 Texas Counties
Montgomery County enacts a burn ban amid severe drought conditions, with KBDI readings rising towards maximum wildfire risk levels.
Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration amid wildfire threat
As dry and warm conditions persist into October, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration amid the growing threat of wildfires.
Abbott issues disaster declaration including Texoma counties
AUSTIN, Texas (KAUZ) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of emergency in 143 Texas Counties, including Archer, Baylor, Clay, Foard, Hardeman, Haskell, Jack, Knox, Montague, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger and Young counties.
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Crews contain 138-acre wildfire in Harrison County
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UPDATE: Firefighters contain 138-acre wildfire south of Marshall
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More dry, rain-free days could raise wildfire risk in South Texas. Here's what we know.
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