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Two of the largest blazes cover more than 37,000 acres. The National Weather Service warns of “critical” fire danger throughout Texas heading into the weekend.
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Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to nine fires across the state this week, saying they “have the potential to exhaust state and local resources.”
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An estimated 1,000 cattle have been affected by the Eastland Complex Fire, which has burned more than 54,000 acres. Texas officials and local groups are raising money and collecting supplies to help farmers and ranchers.
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This week’s rainy weather isn’t expected to relieve parts of the North Texas region that have been ravaged by wildfires.
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More than 164,000 acres have been burned in March and a forecaster said that number could rise this week.
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Climate change has made the Texas heat hotter and longer-lasting, enhancing drought conditions that set the stage for intense fires. More than 40% of the state is in an extreme drought.
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Wildfires have burned more than 58,000 acres across the state. At least one person has died and dozens of homes have burned down.
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Wildfires near Abilene wafted in from the northwest Friday morning.
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In January, a prescribed burn at the park got out of control, conjuring memories of the Bastrop County Complex fire in 2011. Now, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says it agrees with all recommendations issued by an independent panel reviewing the incident.
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High winds, unseasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions prompt concern about potential wildfires across Texas this week.
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Smoky conditions temporarily lowered air quality in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Ten years ago, Texas experienced its worst wildfire disaster in the state's history.