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.
A fast-moving wildfire sparked Friday afternoon in southeast Austin, burning 36 acres within two hours. The Williams Road Fire near Burnet began burning Wednesday night, quickly spreading from 90 acres to 321.5 acres by Thursday morning.
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 increased wildfire threat due to drought.
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