Texas readies crews, equipment to deal with growing wildfire threat

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Across Texas, 64 wildfires burned more than 10,000 acres in the last week, so Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday he's getting crews and equipment ready to respond of the threat of more happening.

“As the state continues to endure triple-digit temperatures and dry vegetation, Texas is deploying additional firefighting resources to assist communities that have increased wildfire activity," Abbott said. “Texans are strongly urged to take all necessary precautions...