AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in response to wildfires burning across the state of Texas on Friday affecting several counties in East Texas.
Counties in East Texas the wildfires pose a threat to include:
- Harrison County
- Marion County
- Panola County
- Shelby County
The disaster declaration makes all state resources available to be used to combat the threat wildfires pose. This declaration comes after many counties across the state have issued burn bans to prevent wildfires from starting.
For a full list of East Texas burn bans visit KTAL online.
