State Officials Deploy Helicopters and Firefighters as Texas Enters Peak Wildfire Season

Gov. Greg Abbott activates additional Texas wildfire response resources as fire danger rises

Hot, dry weather is ramping up fire threats across North Texas. The state is deploying extra crews and aircraft right now to help protect local communities.

RRC and Texas A&M Partner to Advance Fire Prevention Training for Oil and Gas Inspectors

Inspectors from across the state received advanced, hands-on training to better identify and mitigate wildfire risks and electrical hazards in the field August 03, 2026 Attendees and RRC leadership pose August 3 in Austin during the inaugural class of the Electrical Transmission and Distribution course AUSTIN – Today, Executive Director Wei Wang welcomed RRC inspectors…

Gov. Abbott Activates State Wildfire Response Resources Ahead of Increased Fire Danger

Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate additional state wildfire response resources as elevated fire weather conditions are expected in the Texas Panhandle beginning Tuesday.

State officials deploy helicopters and firefighters as Texas enters peak wildfire season

Gov. Greg Abbott directed TDEM to activate additional wildfire response resources as elevated fire danger spreads across the Texas Panhandle and North Texas.

After weekend wildfires, East Texas officials urge residents to help prevent more fires

Following a weekend of grass fires across East Texas, fire officials are urging residents to take extra precautions as hot, dry conditions continue.

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SMITH COUNTY — Several fires have been reported across East Texas in the last few days, prompting officials to educate the community about fire safety. It’s not unusual to have brush fires this time of year, as summer includes some of the driest and hottest months, according to our news partner KETK. Smith County Emergency Services District 2 Battalion Chief Raymond Murillo says the dry conditions and wind are leaving some vegetation dried out a…