Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Issues Wildfire Disaster Declaration in 191 Counties

High temperatures, dry conditions, and wind have caused “very high to extreme fire danger.”

Members of the Hays County Emergency Service Districts and the Kyle and Buda Fire Departments rest together while combatting a wildfire during an excessive heat warning in Hays County, Texas on Aug. 8, 2023. Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration in 191 counties in response to wildfire activity across a large portion of the state as temperatures remain in the triple digits and drought conditions continue.

“The State of Texas continues working with local officials to respond to critical wildfire activity across the entire state,” Mr. Abbott said in a press release on Monday.