A&M Forest Service alerted for fire danger
College Station, Tx (FOX 44) – The Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System is among resources alerted in anticipation of wildfire danger across West Texas midweek.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state wildfire resources with dry conditions expected to persist through the week.
The mutual aid system and the Texas Forest Service will have state and local firefighters, support personnel, fire engines, bulldozers, motor graders and aircraft ready.
Very high to extreme fire weather conditions are forecast in the Far West and Big Bend regions, with high to very high wildfire risk for much of the state's western half, including the Panhandle, South Plains, Permian Basin, and parts of the Hill Country.
'Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary resources to support local communities as they prepare for increased wildfire risk in West Texas,' said Governor Abbott. 'Hot and dry conditions are set to impact West Texas communities from the Far West to the Hill Country. These conditions increase the potential for wildfires to start this week. Texans are urged to limit activities that could create sparks, follow instructions from state and local officials, and take precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.'
The Texas Emergency Medical Task Force of the Texas Department of State Health Services was also alerted.
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