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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Alejandra Martinez

Gov. Greg Abbott declares wildfire disaster for three-fourths of Texas

The Rolling Pines Fire blazes through Bastrop State Park on Jan. 18, 2022.
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 state’s 254 counties as the risk of wildfires has soared due to an intense, extended heat wave and a lack of rain. (Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune)

Gov. Greg Abbott 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.

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