Texas Faces Heightened Wildfire Threat Amid Ongoing Drought
Over the past week, 84 wildfires have scorched 1,883 acres across Texas, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Despite fewer fire weather triggers, the persistent drought from an unusually dry fall has led to increased wildfire activity.
Notable wildfires include the Williams Road Fire near Burnet, which began burning Wednesday night with 90 acres and quickly spread to 321.5 acres by Thursday morning, and a fast-moving wildfire in southeast Austin, which burned 36 acres within two hours on Friday.
A fire also sparked in Georgetown's Cedar Lake neighborhood early Thursday morning.
On Friday, Travis County Judge Andy Brown signed a disaster declaration due to heightened fire risks.
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Author's summary: Texas faces wildfire threat amid drought.
- 84 wildfires have scorched 1,883 acres across Texas.
- Persistent drought has led to increased wildfire activity.
- A disaster declaration was signed due to heightened fire risks.
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