Nine out of ten wildfires in the state of Texas are caused by humans. And even though the Texas A&M Forest Service has increased their response team and resources locally, we don’t want to have to use them! Full report from today: abc13houston
Conroe's Texas Forest Service increases its response team level amid drought and wildfire threats across southeast Texas.&M Forest Service in Conroe is increasing its response team in preparation for potential wildfires this summer and fall.
With no considerable rain chance in sight, these drought conditions are likely going to persist and potentially get worse - and the wildfire risk will follow suit. Ford mentioned they've increased resources locally by bringing in people and supplies from out of state. But the biggest challenge has been the weather.
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